{"product_id":"mega-gla-300-mg-by-source-naturals","title":"Mega-GLA 300 Mg, by Source Naturals","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEssential Fatty Acids From Borage Seed Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSource Naturals' Mega GLA 300 mg provides gamma linolenic acid (GLA) from borage seed oil to support general health and wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential fatty acid, GLA has to be consumed, as our bodies cannot produce it. And it is found in high quantities in borage seed oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur body needs both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids for brain function and normal growth and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGLA may also play a role in healthy skin and hair growth, support reproductive health, help maintain bone health, and regulate metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasically, your body uses GLA as the building block to produce and store energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd all essential fatty acids help produce cellular membranes and act as \"gate-keepers\" for our cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving healthy cell membranes are crucial, as cells have to be able to take in the proper nutrients and keep out metabolic toxins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential fatty acids maintain the fluidity and permeability of our cellular membranes, promoting nutrient absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd as our brains contain a high percentage of fatty tissue, essential fatty acids also promote healthy brain function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother most important role for fatty acids is the production of hormone-like substances that regulate such metabolic processes as\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood pressure balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth muscle contraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper blood clotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood vessel flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmune system regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe precursor to GLA, linoleic acid, is found in a variety of foods, but converting it to GLA and to prostaglandins is difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProstaglandins are hormones your body uses to regulate certain internal processes in your body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced from the fats you ingest, prostaglandins can either promote those responses or inhibit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many roadblocks along the way to converting fatty acids, including the consumption of alcohol, saturated fats, trans-fatty acids, and the normal aging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, Mega GLA 300 mg provides a good way to take a dietary shortcut and help produce the crucial GLA and prostaglandins your body needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e1 softgel daily with a meal.\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing size:  1 Softgel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServings Per Container:  60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmount Per Serving \/ % DV:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories 15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Fat 1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Borage Seed Oil 1.3g yielding:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Linoleic Acid (LA) 477mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) 300mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Oleic Acid 194mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Palmitic Acid 112mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eOther Ingredients:  gelatin, glycerin, and purified water.\u003cbr\u003eContains NO:  yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy, wheat, sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, artificial color, flavor or fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h2\u003eIf you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.\u003cbr\u003eDo not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.\u003cbr\u003eKeep out of the reach of children.\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003eKeep bottle tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place.\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Source Naturals","offers":[{"title":"60 Softgels","offer_id":52358921584940,"sku":"mega-gla-300-mg-SNN : mega-gla-300-mg-SNN-60-sfgls","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/0030\/0844\/files\/mega-gla-300-mg-SNN_main_1.jpg?v=1767908267","url":"https:\/\/www.nhc.com\/products\/mega-gla-300-mg-by-source-naturals","provider":"Natural Healthy Concepts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}