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Oral Uses
- Diabetic general neuropathy
GLA nourishes nerves; improves nerve function; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA. Works better with alpha lipoic acid.
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
GLA nourishes nerves; improves nerve function; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA. Works better with alpha lipoic acid.
- Diabetic neuropathy prevention
GLA nourishes nerves; improves nerve function; used for prevention. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
- General diabetic complications
GLA reduces diabetic complications. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
- Acroparesthesia
GLA nourishes nerves; improves communication between the brain and nerve cells; maintains myelin sheaths; alleviates symptoms. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
- ADD
GLA nourishes nerves; improves mental function. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA. Works better with fish oil.
- Alcohol addiction
GLA is a detoxifier; helps to overcome GLA deficiency; improves liver function. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
Oral Actions
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
GLA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
- Action - Immune enhancer
GLA is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
- Action - Antilithic (kidney stones)
GLA is an antilithic for kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
- Action - Antioxidant
GLA is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
- Action - Antispasmodic
GLA is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
- Action - Antithrombotic
GLA is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
- Action - Astringent
GLA is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
Topical Uses
- Cradle cap
GLA prevents pore clogging of the skin; regenerates, softens and soothes the skin; alleviates symptoms. Apply undiluted black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil once daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Eczema
GLA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and itching; softens and soothes the skin; alleviates symptoms. Apply undiluted black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Rash
GLA is an emollient and mucilaginous; softens and soothes the skin and calms inflamed tissue. Apply black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Seborrheic dermatitis
GLA prevents pore clogging of the skin; regenerates, softens and soothes the skin; alleviates symptoms. Apply undiluted black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil once daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Acne
GLA softens, soothes and regenerates the skin; liquefies sebum and prevents pore clogging of the skin. Apply undiluted black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil directly on the acne, 2 times daily, for many months.
- Appendicitis
GLA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and scarring. Apply black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Bed sores
GLA softens, soothes and regenerates the skin; reduces bed sores; used for prevention and treatment. Apply black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
Recommended Dosage
Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
Cautions & Side Effects
There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Use it with caution with other blood thinning supplements or drugs. Safety for pregnant or nursing women, young children and people with liver and kidney conditions is unknown.
Available Forms
GLA, black currant seed oil, borage oil and evening primrose oil are available in softgel and liquid form.
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