NOW Foods Black Currant Oil 1000 Mg
Product Details
Brand: NOW Foods
Category: Essential Fatty AcidsProduct Code: black-currant-oil-1000-mg-NOW
Servings per Container: 100
Quantity per Container: 100 Softgels
Rich Black Currant Source of Essential Fatty acids
Black Currant Oil from Now Foods is a double strength oil rich in the essential fatty acids gamma linolenic acid (GLA) and alpha linolenic acid (ALA).
This dietary supplement may help
- Support lower cholesterol; increased HDL, or good cholesterol; and lower triglyceride levels
- Lessen muscle fatigue after repetitive tasks
- Ease joint pain, stiffness, and tenderness
- Ease poor circulation from such conditions as peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Support healthy vision
- Support a healthy immune system
- Promote heart health with its antioxidant properties, from its flavonoids and anthocyanins
Black Currant Support for Brain Health
Black currant, or Ribes nigrum, is a deciduous shrub native to the American Midwest. The oil extracted from its seeds is a potent source of essential fatty acids, such as GLA and ALA.
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are important for brain function.
ALA acid is a plant-based omega-3 that your body can convert to both EPA and DHA, which play a role in reducing internal responses that can cause discomfort and may help support heart health and mood.
Eating insufficient levels of omega-3 may increase your risk of getting feelings of depression. These essential fatty acids play a role in cell signaling, or communication between cells, and proper signaling is critical for mental health.
GLA, meanwhile, a polyunsaturated omega-6 plays an important role in normal growth and brain function.
It also helps stimulate skin and hair growth, manages your metabolism and helps you maintain bone and reproductive health.
Although your body can produce GLA from other dietary omega-6 fatty acids, it may make better use of such acids when they are supplied directly from dietary sources.
Suggested Use for Black Currant Oil
To use as a dietary supplement, adults can take one softgel twice a day with food.
Suggested Usage
Ingredients
- Serving Size: 1 Softgel
- Servings Per Container: 100
- Amount Per Serving:
- Calories 10
- -Calories from Fat 10
- Total Fat 1 g
- Black Currant Oil (Ribes nigrum) (Seed) 1 g (1,000 mg)
- -Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) (14%) 140 mg
- -Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) 104 mg
Not manufactured with: yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Non-GMO.
Warnings
If you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking any medications, or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Additional Information
Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken.