Life Extension, Mega GLA, with Sesame Lignans, 60 Softgels (Discontinued Item)
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- Date First Available: April 2009
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Shipping Weight:?0.16 kgSwitch to Imperial unitsShipping WeightThe Shipping Weight includes the product, protective packaging material and the actual shipping box. In addition, the Shipping Weight may be adjusted for the Dimensional Weight (e.g. length, width & height) of a package. It is important to note that certain types of products (e.g. glass containers, liquids, fragile, refrigerated or ice packed) will often require protective packaging material. As such, these products will reflect a higher Shipping Weight compared to the unprotected product.
- Product Code: LEX-75606
- UPC Code: 737870756064
- Package Quantity: 60 Count
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Dimensions:
6.1 x 6.1 x 10.7 cm , 0.14 kgSwitch to Imperial units
Description
- Omega Foundations
- Promotes Healthy Joints and Skin
- Dietary Supplement
- Non-GMO
The body needs fatty acids to survive and is able to make all but two of them: linoleic acid (LA), in the omega-6 family, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the omega-3 family. These two fatty acids must be supplied by the diet and are therefore considered essential fatty acids (EFAs).
Omega-6 fatty acids are well-supplied in the diet by meat and vegetable oils. However, not all omega-6 fatty acids are of equal value. Arachidonic acid (AA) tends to be unhealthy because it is the precursor of inflammatory eicosanoids — such as prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), thromboxane A2, and leukotriene B4 — which promote inflammation. In contrast, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), found in evening primrose oil, borage oil, and black currant oil, is an important fatty acid that plays a beneficial role in healthy prostaglandin (PGE1) formation and pro-inflammatory mediator reduction.
Health-conscious people have been swallowing a lot of borage oil supplements to obtain GLA (gamma linolenic acid), the parent of the biologically active DGLA (dihomogamma linolenic acid).
Life Extension adds 10 mg of sesame lignans to each softgel of Mega GLA borage oil. Sesame lignans not only increase beneficial DGLA but they also impede the conversion of GLA into the proinflammatory mediator arachidonic acid. Blocking this pathway decreases the formation of proinflammatory agents prostaglandin E2 and leukotriene B4.
Numerous studies document GLA’s multiple health effects. Enhancing this supplement with sesame lignans enables GLA to work much better in the body, allowing many more people to benefit from supplemental GLA.
Suggested Use
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use.
Take one (1) softgel one to two times daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Up to five (5) softgels can be taken daily.
Other Ingredients
Gelatin, glycerin, silica, purified water, sunflower lecithin, carob color, rosemary extract.
Warnings
Caution: If you are taking antiocoagulant or antiplatelet medications, or have a bleedng disorder, consult your healthcare provider before taking this product.
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
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Supplement Facts | ||
Serving Size: 1 Softgel | ||
Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value | |
Calories | 15 | |
Calories from fat | 15 | |
Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2%† |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0%† |
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) [from borage oil (seed)] | 299 mg | ** |
Sesame seed lignan extract | 10 mg | ** |
**Daily Value not established. †Based on a 2000 calorie diet. |