Borage Oil -- 1300 mg - 240 Softgels

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Rich, natural source of essential fatty acid GammaLinolenic Acid (GLA).
Has anti-inflammatory properties and may helpmaintainhealthyskin, joint and cardiovascular function.
How does Borage Oil work?
Borage oil, also known as starflower oil andborageseed oil, isderived from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis). It isa rich source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), a member of the omega-6essential fatty acid family.
Essential fatty acids are essential because the body needs them forproper formation and function of every cell in the body, but it cannotproduce them on its own they must be obtained through diet. Omega-6essential fatty acid GLA can be obtained through dietary sources suchas organ meats or certain seed oils including borage, primrose, blackcurrant and hemp. Borage oil contains the highest percentage of GLAamong the seed oils.
GLA is a precursor to several prostaglandins, which are hormone-likecompounds that play a part in blood vessel health, cholesterol levels,and skin and joint health. Prostaglandins are believed to haveanti-inflammatory properties and may also have beneficial effects onmuscle relaxation, joint lubrication and immune health.
BioAsteri™ Borage Oil contains high levels of omega-6 GLA and is thefirst borage oil in the world to be GRAS-certified (generallyrecognized as safe). It contains non-GMO borage oil with 23% GLA perone-softgel serving.
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| Calories | 14 | |
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| Calories from Fat | 12 | |
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| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% |
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| Borage Oil (min. 23% GLA) (non-GMO) (BioAsteri™) | 1300 mg | |
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| Gamma - Linolenic Acid (GLA) (Omega-6) | 300 mg | |
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| Other Fatty Acids Typical Analysis: |
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| Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) | 480 mg | |
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| Oleic Acid (Omega-9) | 195 mg | |
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