Borage
Oil is one of the richest sources of gamma-linolenic
acid (GLA) known. GLA is an important omega-6
essential fatty acid which is converted by the
body into essential compounds that have various
critical functions within the body.
GLA is a precursor of
many important prostaglandins. Prostaglandins
are hormone-like regulatory compounds that play
a major role in many of the body's functions.
Some regulate steroid production and hormone
synthesis, some help the body maintain healthy
blood pressure, and others orchestrate the
body's response to pain, inflammation, and
swelling. Prostaglandins also help mediate the
immune system, and regulate autonomic and smooth
muscle responses.
Refined and processed
compounds of fats and oils such as trans-fatty
acids interfere with the body's ability to use
the few essential fatty acids it consumes, and
inhibit the transformation of linolenic acid
into gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Some people may
also have trouble converting linolenic acid into
GLA – so for those with specific health
concerns, it helps to use a source that provides
a high amount of omega-6 fatty acids in a
usable, bioavailable form. Borage oil is a rich
source of GLA, which can be readily converted
into the various important compounds needed by
the body.
PhysioLogics' Borage
Oil provides:
- A rich source of the
omega-6 essential fatty acid, GLA
- A nourishing EFA
that supports cellular health
- An important
precursor to prostaglandins which regulate
many of the body's functions*
