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GLA Borage Oil

Highlights

• Ensures beautiful, smooth, glowing skin
• Improves calcium retention in bones
• Treats eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis
• Stops breast and period pain
• Stops cradle cap and dermatitis in infants

Description

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. To make matters worse when an enzyme in the body is impaired we can’t make
the good fats GLA, EPA or DHA. 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 (gamma linolenic acid) is found in borage oil (20 to 24%) and to a lesser extent evening primrose oil (8 to 10%).
GLA is not found in food in high enough quantities to maintain our needs through diet alone.

GLA Eases Cramps and Breast Pain

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 many women with breast pain and terrible
PMS their ability to make GLA is often impaired. One trial done at the breast clinic at the University of Hong Kong
used GLA for the treatment of cyclical breast pain. Of the 66 women in the study 97% responded to treatment with GLA
after 6 months. Further studies have found unusually low concentrations of GLA in the women suffering with period
cramps and breast pain. The recommended dose is 1000-2000 mg of GLA per day.

GLA, Menopause and Skin

In women who have gone through menopause, the enzyme that converts food into GLA becomes impaired. GLA is a major
component of beautiful skin. GLA makes your skin luminescent, dewy and glowing. 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. As we age GLA can reduce inflammation in the skin associated with
wrinkled skin. Without sufficient GLA the skin becomes dry, rough and wrinkled.

GLA and Skin Health

GLA helps to maintain the stability and fluidity of the natural water loss barrier in our skin. Skin disorders like
eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis, cradle cap, acne and dry skin occur. GLA is vital for keeping skin cells
moist and strong improving the barrier function of the skin. In one study, 60 patients given 500 mg of GLA per day
for eczema had a 90% improvement over 12 weeks. Eczema is a common problem in infants and children. 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. 48 infants with dermatitis were given twice daily applications of GLA oil
for 6 weeks with complete relief. One teaspoon containing 500 mg of GLA should be applied twice a day.

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.

GLA and Bone Density

Studies performed over 18 months found that when GLA was combined with calcium, GLA enhanced the absorption of
calcium and improved bone density and prevented bone loss. Sixty five women with an average age of 79 years were
given 600 mg of calcium glycinate/aspartate along with 1000 mg of GLA and had up to a 2% increase in bone density
whereas the group receiving calcium alone lost 2 to 3% of bone over the 18 month period.

Borage oil is the highest source of GLA.

Suggested Use

Recommended Use: Helps improve the inflammatory symptoms of milk atopic dermatits (eczema)
such as roughness and redness. Helps to reduce symptoms associated with acne and to maintain skin moisture.

Suggested Use: Take 4 softgels once per day with food.

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