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BioCare
Mega GLA
Complex 700mg (providing 162mg GLA)
Recommended intake
Benefits & features
Ingredients
Fatty Acids About BioCare
Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) is a well-known constituent of
evening primrose, borage and blackcurrant seed oils. GLA is
involved in the formation of healthy cell membranes and is
converted in the body to prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), which is an
essential biochemical process.
Mega GLA Complex is emulsified with olive oil and lecithin to
enhance absorption and bioavailability.
Contra-indications
Not
suitable for individuals taking anti-blood clotting drugs such as Warfarin and
Heparin. May not be suitable for individuals suffering from epilepsy.
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Ingredients typically per capsule:
700mg GLA Oil (providing 162mg gamma linolenic acid – GLA),
20mg Lecithin,
20mg Vitamin E 30i.u. (d-alpha tocopherol),
5mg Olive Oil,
2.5mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Non-active ingredients: None
Capsule: Gelatin, Glycerine and Natural Chlorophyll |
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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 offer profound benefits. They help:
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Influence
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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Influence
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).
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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.
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