As people age, chronic systemic inflammation can inflict degenerativeeffects throughout the body.1-5A primary cause of this destructive cascade is the production of cell-signalingchemicals known as inflammatory cytokines. Along with these dangerouscytokines, imbalances of hormone-like messengers called prostaglandinsalso contribute to chronic inflammatory processes.
The body needs fatty acids to survive and is able to make all but twoof them: linoleic acid, in the omega-6 family and linolenic acid, inthe omega-3 family. These two fatty acids must be supplied by the dietand are therefore considered essential fatty acids (EFAs).
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in cold-water fish (and fish oil), and perillaand flaxseed oils, can be part of a healthy diet. Omega-3 oils containthe essential fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoicacid (DHA), which are usually lacking in the typical Western diet thatincludes high amounts of omega-6 fats.6
Omega-6 fatty acids are well supplied in the diet by meat and vegetableoils. However, not all omega-6 fatty acids are of equal value. Gammalinolenic acid (GLA), found in evening primrose oil, borage oil, andblack currant oil is an important fatty acid that plays a beneficialrole in healthy prostaglandin formation.7*What you eat also contributes to the production of inflammatory cytokines.Eating foods cooked at high temperature can cause the formation of advancedglycation end (AGE) products.8Glycation is the binding of a protein molecule to a glucose moleculethat results in the formation of damaged protein structures. As thedamaged proteins accumulate, they activate the production of inflammatorycytokines. Presently there is no way to reverse the effects of glycation.
Serving Size 1 tablespoon (15 mL)
Calories
135
Polyunsaturated fat supplying:
10 g
Omega-3 fatty acids
6.4 g
Omega-6 fatty acids
3.2 g
Monounsaturated fat supplying:
3 g
Omega-9 fatty acids
Saturated fat including:
1.5 g
Medium chain triglycerides
231 mg
Ingredients:flax oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil, medium chain triglycerides(MCT), evening primrose oil, rice germ and bran oil, soy lecithin,D-alpha tocopherol (natural vitamin E), rosemary extract, oatgerm, bran oil.
One tablespoon two times daily is suggested.
The cloudy layer in the oil is unique to this blend.
To obtain its benefits, shake bottle gently before eachuse.
Do not heat or use this product for frying.
This product is best utilized if taken with meals.
Do not take with fiber supplements.
Product should be refrigerated.
Those taking anticoagulant drugs like Coumadin® (warfarin) shouldinform their doctor that they are taking GLA, EPA, or DHA supplements,as the physician may want to adjust the dose of anticoagulant medicationbased on tests that measure coagulation factors such as template bleedingtime.
Since GLA, EPA, and DHA interfere with blood clotting, those who sufferfrom any type of hemorrhagic disease related to excessive bleeding orblood vessel leakage should consult their physician before supplementingthese fatty acids.
