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GLA is a Very Essential Fat
Fatty acids are good fats for optimal health. Unfortunately the North American diet is made up predominantly of bad fats from red meats and processed foods, low in good fat.
We can overcome this problem by eating fish or fish oils that contain EPA and DHA but when it comes to GLA the only way to get this important fatty acid is to take it in a nutritional supplement.
GLA deficiency is a major cause of PMS.
A healthy body creates GLA via an enzyme from fats such as sunflower oil into prostaglandins, which are hormone-like compounds that regulate blood clotting, inflammation and muscle contraction.
Just before menstruation a cascade of prostaglandins are initiated in the uterus which causes the constriction of blood vessels and contractions that cause pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting, bloating and headaches that coincide with PMS.
There are good prostaglandins and bad prostaglandins. Painful menstruation and breast pain are caused by low levels of good anti-inflammatory prostaglandins which are made from GLA.
In women who have gone through menopause, the enzyme that converts food into GLA becomes impaired. The main reason our skin becomes dull and thick after menopause is due to the inability to make GLA. After menopause it is essential that we take a daily dose of GLA to ensure beautiful skin.
GLA is a component of healthy skin. GLA helps to maintain the stability and fluidity of the natural water loss barrier in our skin.
GLA is vital for keeping skin cells moist and strong improving the barrier function of the skin. GLA is safe for all ages without the side effects seen with steroid creams.
Cradle cap and infant dermatitis or dry crusts on the skin occur on the scalp, face, armpits, chest and groin area and can be treated with topical GLA oil.
GLA has also been found to inhibit male hormones in the skin that cause acne. GLA can be taken both internally and applied externally to acne prone areas with excellent results.
When GLA was combined with calcium, GLA enhanced the absorption of calcium and improved bone density and prevented bone loss.
Ingredients
Each capsule contains
- GLA (From organic Canadian borage seeds), 500 mg
Suggested usage
Adults (12 years and older): Take 1 to 2 teaspoons daily with food and/or apply to the skin as needed.
Adults (12 years and older): Take 1 to 4 softgels per day.
Ingredients
- Carob Powder
- Gelatin
- Glycerine
- Purified water
- Vanilla flavour
- Borage seed oil (Borago officinalis) : 1000 mg
- Borage seed oil (Borago officinalis) :