Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid, GLA

Blackcurrant seed oil is derived from the seeds of Ribes nigrum (black currant, or European currant). It contains an unusually high amount of omega-6 (15–20 percent) as well as a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids (12–14 percent). It also contains linoleic acid as well as 2–4 percent stearidonic acid. There are some indications that blackcurrant seed oil is anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective.[1] In European folk medicine, black currant once had a consider...

Gamma-linolenic acid, GLA

Borage seed oil is derived from the seeds of the plant, Borago officinalis (borage).[1] Borage seed oil has one of the highest amounts of γ-linolenic acid (GLA) of seed oils — higher than blackcurrant seed oil or evening primrose oil, to which it is considered similar. GLA typically comprises about 24% of the oil. Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Effects 1.2 Uses 2 Safety 2.1 Adverse effects 2.2 Interactions 3 References Biology Effects GLA is converted to diho...