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BioCare GLA Complex (22% gamma linolenic acid)
Contains Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) from Borage oil. GLA is an
Omega 6 fatty acid used by the body to convert into
prostangladins, hormone like substance involved in metabolic
processes including regulation of the menstrual cycle.
Additional Information
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BioCare Mega GLA Complex
provides omega-6 series essential fatty acids
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Essential fatty acids help support
skin, heart, circulation and nerve function
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GLA may support hormones pre-menstrually
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Each capsule of BioCare Mega GLA
provides approximately four times as much GLA as a 500mg
capsule of Evening Primrose Oil, delivering approximately
161mg of GLA
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Mega GLA is emulsified with lecithin to
enhance bioavailability and absorption
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High potency
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BioCare Mega GLA is suitable for
Vegetarians and Vegans
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BioCare Mega GLA is suitable during
pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding
Product Information per Daily Intake
Borage Oil Concentrate 700mg (providing 161mg gamma linolenic
acid GLA)
Lecithin (soya) 50mg
Vitamin E 20mg 30 iu (natural source)
Vitamin C 2.5mg
Ingredients:
Borage Oil (Boraginis oleum), Capsule Shell (Modified Potato
Starch, Humectants [Glycerol, Sorbitol], Potato Starch, Gelling
Agent [Eucheuma Seaweed], Emulsifier [Mono- and Diglycerides of
Fatty Acids, Glazing Agent [Carnauba Wax]), Lecithin, Glycerol
Monostearate, Vitamin E (as D-Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin C (as
Ascorbic Acid)
Recommended Intake
One capsule taken daily with food or as professionally directed.
Warnings
Not suitable for individuals taking anti-blood clotting
medication such as Warfarin, Coumarin or Heparin
Not suitable for individuals suffering from epilepsy
BioCare
BioCare
is an independent, privately owned science based company founded in the United
Kingdom by practitioners with many years experience in biological science and
nutrition. BioCare's emphasis is on quality and innovation in both product
development and manufacturing techniques.
Over
the years, BioCare has been the first to introduce into the United Kingdom, and
in some cases the world, a number of new and exciting nutrition ingredients,
products and manufacturing processes.
BioCare
uses the purest raw materials available in their manufacturing and wherever
possible, produce their own ingredients, thus enabling them to maintain greater
control over what goes into their products. The entire BioCare product range is
designed to be hypoallergenic.
BioCare
and its products are highly respected by British Nutrition Practitioners.
Essential Fatty
Acids
Fatty acids are the basic
structural units of lipids, which are dietary fats. The body can synthesize
many fatty acids, but those that cannot be manufactured in adequate amounts must
be obtained from the diet. These are called essential fatty acids (EFAs).
Fatty acids are
classified as saturated, monosaturated or polyunsaturated – depending on the
amount of hydrogen in the basic carbon chain of the molecule.
(The process of
‘hydrogenation’ – hydrogenated vegetable oil – involves adding hydrogen to the
molecule to make a polyunsaturated, liquid oil, into a saturated, solid oil,
such as margarine).
Many nutritionists
and scientists report Americans consume too much omega-6 fatty acids and
under-consume omega-3 fatty acids. (The terms omega-3 and omega-6
refer to the location of the first double bond in the carbon atom of the fatty
acid molecule.) Including more omega-3-rich foods such as fish in the diet and
decreasing the consumption of omega-6 foods such as some hydrogenated oils, may
help maintain proper hormonal balance and overall health and wellness.
Essential fatty acids
may help:
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Support hormone
production, immunity and cardiovascular health.
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Maintain the
structure and function of the cellular and sub-cellular membranes.
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Regulate
cholesterol transport, degradation and removal from the body.
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Support
prostaglandins – hormone-like substances that promote smooth muscle
contractions, regulate blood pressure, regulate gastric secretions, and impact
other hormones – through a series of enzyme-dependent reactions.
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Support normal
growth, especially of blood vessels and nerves.
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Keep skin and
other tissue youthful and supple by lubricating abilities.
EFAs are most
abundant in fish oils and unadulterated seed oils, such as canola, sunflower and
safflower oils. Flaxseed oil is an exceptional oil, containing both omega-3 and
omega-6 in appreciable amounts. Cold saltwater fatty fish – such as herring,
haddock, cod, mackerel, and salmon – are also rich in omega-3 polyunsaturates
and serve as the source of fish oil supplements.
The most important
fatty acids are linoleic acid, linolenic acid, gamma linolenic acid (GLA),
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Omega 6 and omega 3 oils may not
be suitable for individuals taking anti-blood clotting drugs such as Warfarin,
Coumarin and Heparin.
GLA
(Evening Primrose Oil) may not be suitable for people suffering from epilepsy.
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