DESCRIPTION
Douglas Laboratories’ Black Currant Seed Oil Capliques™ each provide 40 mg of nutritionally important gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and the essential fatty acids linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid. These liquid filled two piece capsules are not made from gelatin, making this product suitable for vegetarians.
FUNCTIONS
Diets in the United States and other developed countries are often rich in animal products and deliver large amounts of saturated fatty acids and the polyunsaturated arachidonic acid (20:4 omega-6). At the same time, intakes of the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (18:2 omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (18:3 omega-3), can be low in people who do not regularly consume vegetable oils in their diets.
Arachidonic acid is a precursor for the 2-series prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes. Although gamma-linolenic acid (18:3 omega-6, GLA) is a precursor of arachidonic acid, higher levels of dietary GLA actually compete with arachidonic acid, and may help down-regulate the formation of excessive levels of 2-series prostaglandins and other immune mediators.
Black currant seed oil is recognized as an excellent source of both GLA as well as the essential linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids. Therefore, regular supplementation with black currant seed oil can be beneficial for people consuming diets high in animal foods and low in natural vegetable oils.
INDICATIONS
Black Currant Seed Oil may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to increase their intake of gamma-linolenic acid and the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid.
FORMULA (#99857)
Each Caplique™ contains:
Linoleic Acid ....................................... 320 mg
Gamma-Linolenic Acid ......................... 40 mg
Alpha-Linolenic Acid ............................ 75 mg
A Caplique™ is a liquid-filled, two piece capsule sealed with a band.
SUGGESTED USE
As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 Caplique™ or as directed by your health care professional.
SIDE EFFECTS
No adverse effects have been reported.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
