GLA Borage Oil®

Fats & Fatty Acids

Brand: Allergy Research Group

Softgel CapsuleFat/Fatty AcidOff Market
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Net Contents

30 Softgel(s)

Serving Size

1 Softgel(s)

Servings Per Container

30

Supplement Form

Softgel Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 13947 71320 8

Product Version

Rev. 005

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

5Active Ingredients

5 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1% Daily Value Coverage

1 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Softgel(s) · 1–2 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories10 {Calories}
Calories from Fat10 {Calories}
Total Fat1 Gram(s)2%
Polyunsaturated Fat500 mg
Borage Oil1 Gram(s)
Gamma-Linolenic Acid240 mg
Linoleic Acid380 mg

Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

GelatinGlycerinpurified Water

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)No Allergies

Label Claims

NutrientAll Other

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1 softgel one or two times daily with meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Storage

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) from borage oil. GLA is an {omega}-6 semi-essential fatty acid. Borage oil is high in GLA content (23% min.) and also in the {omega}-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid.

Formula re: Type

Hypoallergenic

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General: Product/Version Code

Rev. 005

General Statements: All Other Content

Variations in product color may occur.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Allergy Research Group

Alameda, CA, 94502

510-263-2000

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • Effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid and gamma-linolenic acid on acne vulgaris: a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial

    JY Jung, HH Kwon, JS Hong… - Acta dermato …, 2014 - medicaljournalssweden.se

    … tion, seafood allergy, consumption of dietary supplements, systemic immunomodulatory or … capsules from fish oil and the GLA capsules from borage oil, in such a way that the capsules …

    2014240 citations
  • Borage oil supplementation decreases lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation and skeletal muscle wasting in mice

    PY Chen, CS Liu, LY Lin, YC Lin, HL Sun, CC Li… - RSC …, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org

    … (GLA) to be protective in LPS-induced macrophage inflammation and myotube atrophy, we explored the therapeutic value of borage oil (BO), a GLA rich oil, … a diet supplement. Although …

    20168 citations
  • Gamma-Linolenic Acid–Containing Vegetable Oils

    R Muggli - Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, 2015 - api.taylorfrancis.com

    … Ingestion of GLA-rich vegetable oils raised GLA and DGLA in … often the first visible sign of atopic allergy in infants. The fetal period … Intervention with flaxseed and borage oil supplements …

    2015
  • Diet and eczema: a review of dietary supplements for the treatment of atopic dermatitis

    MJ Schlichte, A Vandersall… - Dermatology practical & …, 2016 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    … trials of evening primrose oil and borage seed oil have shown … In one study, children were grouped into those with allergic … A deficiency of GLA in the skin may thus result in increased …

    201647 citations
  • Effects of dietary supplementation with eicosapentaenoic acid or gamma-linolenic acid on neutrophil phospholipid fatty acid composition and activation responses

    MP Fletcher, VA Ziboh - Inflammation, 1990 - Springer

    … of dietary supplements of oils rich in EPA or GLA on guinea pig (… supplemented with olive oil ( < 0.1% EPA; < 0.1% GLA) for 2 … with fish oil (19% EPA)or borage oil (25 % GLA). At 4-week …

    199033 citations
  • Borage, Evening Primrose, Blackcurrant, and Fungal Oils: y-Linolenic Acid-rich Oils

    DE Barre - Gourmet and Health-Promoting Specialty Oils, 2015 - books.google.com

    … is on the health benefits of GLA contained in these oils and ALA … The flavors of evening primrose oil and borage oil are not … exist that these oils have any other induced allergy or toxicity. …

    2015

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2015-12-23. DSLD Label ID: 54307. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.