Mega-GLA 300
by Source Naturals · Softgel Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Mega-GLA 300 by Source Naturals: Calories 15 Calorie(s), Total Fat 1.0 Gram(s), Pure Borage Seed Oil 1.3 Gram(s)….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| └ Calories from Fat | 10 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| Total Fat | 1.0 Gram(s) | 2% | — |
| Pure Borage Seed Oil | 1.3 Gram(s) | — | — |
| └ Linoleic Acid | 477 mg | — | — |
| └ Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 300 mg | — | — |
| └ Oleic Acid | 194 mg | — | — |
| └ Palmitic Acid | 112 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free · Sugar Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Formulation re: Other: Borage seed oil
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain: HEXANE-FREE
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Use: 1 softgel daily with a meal.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: NOTE: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Formula re: Contains: GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) is an essential fatty acid and a precursor of key regulating hormones called PGE1 prostaglandins. Many dietary and lifestyle factors can seriously reduce the body's GLA production. Borage seed oil provides the highest yield of GLA in the botanical kingdom (more than twice the GLA yield of evening primrose oil). The borage seed oil is extracted by a special cold-press pro
Precautions re: All Other: Do not use if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).