Douglas Labs EPA/GLA
EPA/GLA softgels may be a useful dietary supplement for those who do not consume enough oily fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids to receive desirable amounts of healthy long chain omega-3 fatty acids. EPA/GLA may also be a useful dietary adjunct for those who wish to supplement their diets with gamma-linolenic acid.
What it is best for:
Typical diets in developed countries deliver large amounts of saturated fatty acids and the polyunsaturated omega-6 linoleic and arachidonic acids and low levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Throughout evolution, humans were accustomed to diets providing roughly equal amounts of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.
A healthy balance of dietary omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids appears to be a prerequisite for normal immune function. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA provide a natural counterbalance to the effects of excess omega-6 fatty acids, because they serve as precursors for the anti-inflammatory prostaglandins E1 and E3, and decrease the formation of prostaglandin E2 and thromboxane A2.
Thus, a balanced dietary intake of all of these fatty acids appears to be necessary to maintain a healthy immune response during normal inflammatory processes.The omega-3 fatty acids also have important functions for visual acuity and possibly in maintaining normal blood lipoprotein levels and the healthy metabolism of cholesterol.
EPA/GLA softgels, provided by Douglas Laboratories, contain a marine lipid concentrate processed by molecular distillation and borage seed oil.
EPA/GLA by Douglas Labs contains:
Serving Size: 2 softgels
Amount Per Serving
Vitamin E ..20 IU / 67% DV
Natural Triglyceride Marine Lipid Concentrate ...667mg*
Providing:
Eicosapentaenoic (EPA) ...120mg*
Borage Oil ...125mg*
Providing:
Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) ...30mg*
* Daily Value not established
Contains:Gelatin (capsule) and water.
Does Not Contain:yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring
How you use it:
As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 to 2 softgels, 1 to 2 times daily or as your healthcare professional.
WARNING:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
