It is found in evening primrose, borage and
black currant oils.
Nonetheless, some people prefer borage and
black currant oils because they require a lower dose (at less total cost) for the same amount of GLA.
Not exact matches
A second natural fatty acid, gamma - linolenic acid (GLA), is found in evening primrose, borage,
black currant, and hemp
oils.
Found mostly in plant
oils, such as
black currant seed, hemp, borage, and evening primrose
oils, GLA moistens the fatty layer beneath the skin and increases cellular resistance, making it one of the best internal moisturizers.
Evening Primrose Oil, Borage Oil or
Black Currant Oil: These
oils contain a fatty acid called gamma - linolenic acid or GLA, which the body produces from omega - 6 linoleic acid by the action of special enzymes.
Marula, Abyssinian and
black -
currant oils smooth dryness.
Essential Fatty Acids — important for healing and preventing fungus from destroying cells, (best from cold - pressed olive, flax seed, and
black currant seed
oils)
Even more comprehensive essential fatty acid supplementation is available from PERQUE Triple EFA Guard with Omega 3 as ALA, EPA, DHA and CLA, omega 6 from
black currant and flax seed
oils and omega 9 from extra virgin olive oil.
A less common omega - 6 fatty acid, gamma - linolenic acid (GLA), has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects along with other disease - fighting powers.10 GLA can be found in rare
oils such as
black currant, borage, and hemp
oils.3