What is Borage and why is it an ingredient in an Omega 3 supplement?

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What is Borage and why is it an ingredient in an Omega 3 supplement?

Answer 1

Borage SEED oil is an excellent source of Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and Linolenic acid. It is one of the essential fatty acids -- the body cannot create it but it must be obtained from food. It is an Omega 6 fatty acid. Some supplements contain Omega 3-6-9 because we are still learning how these may work together in the body.

Read a concise article about the benefits of Borage here: http://www.naturesbounty.com/vf/healthno...

Evening Primrose is another good source of GLA, but it's more expensive. There is some in Flax seed oil, but not as concentrated.

Answer 2

It's a oil derived from the wild starflower and it is excellent for the skin, the combination of the Omega3 and the Borage oils works wonders.....

http://www.shikai.com/publications/borag...