Borage oil is a natural substance extracted from the seed of Borago officinalis , a plant found throughout the United States and Europe. Borage oil is rich in gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) and is an essential fatty acid that is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and may be useful for supporting joint and skin health, as well as […]
Borage oil is a natural substance extracted from the seed of Borago officinalis , a plant found throughout the United States and Europe. Borage oil is rich in gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) and is an essential fatty acid that is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and may be useful for supporting joint and skin health, as well as supporting female reproductive health.* A 2011 review of herbal therapies for rheumatoid arthritis by the Cochrane Collaboration concluded that GLA (in the form of borage oil, evening primrose oil or black current seed oil) may help reduce pain and improve function.44
