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Product Info Few of us get enough essential fatty acids (EFAs) in our diets. In particular, gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is missing from many of the foods we eat and it is not something that the body can synthesise itself. GMA is an omega-6 fatty acid that has many benefits on health, such as fighting infections, cancer, autoimmune diseases, as well lowering blood pressure and decreasing dangerous cholesterol levels in our blood stream. Among other properties, borage oil from IronScience.co.uk is high in GLA. The use of borage oil dates back thousands of years. Borage oil comes from the borage

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Take 1-2 teaspoons with food daily
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Few of us get enough essential fatty acids (EFAs) in our diets. In particular, gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is missing from many of the foods we eat and it is not something that the body can synthesise itself. GMA is an omega-6 fatty acid that has many benefits on health, such as fighting infections, cancer, autoimmune diseases, as well lowering blood pressure and decreasing dangerous cholesterol levels in our blood stream.
Among other properties, borage oil from IronScience.co.uk is high in GLA. The use of borage oil dates back thousands of years. Borage oil comes from the borage plant, commonly known as the starflower. This herb originates from the Mediterranean but was introduced to the UK and other parts of Europe by the Romans. It has long been known to have medicinal qualities and is often depicted as having magical properties in ancient literature.
Borage oil comes from the seeds, although borage leaves are edible too and are sometimes used as a seasoning herb in Mediterranean cooking. Borage seed oil from IronScience.co.uk is high in GLA, which provides an ideal supplement for people wanting the health benefits caused by this essential fatty acid. GLA has benefits for people suffering from conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, eczema and other autoimmune conditions. In addition, it is can help combat cancer, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, as well as being useful for people with diabetes and menstrual problems.
Borage seed oil has one of the highest amounts of (GLA) of any seed oil, which makes it one of the most effective supplements for acquiring this essential fatty acid. As with all supplements, those people suffering from underlying health conditions should always consult their doctor before taking borage oil, but for most people it is safe, as long as the recommended dosage is not exceeded.
As well as the known health benefits of borage oil, being an omega-6 amino acid, it is likely borage oil has benefits to the heart and cardiovascular system too. In countries where people naturally consume high levels of omega-6, such as Japan where people have a high fish diet, coronary heart disease is much lower than in the west. Few people in western countries consume enough oily fish to ensure they are getting the right amount of omega-6, which is why supplements such as borage oil come highly recommended for improving overall health.

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