Borage Oil 1000 mg
by NOW · Softgel Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Borage Oil 1000 mg by NOW: Calories 10 Calorie(s), Total Fat 1.0 Gram(s), Borage Oil 1.0 Gram(s)….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| Total Fat | 1.0 Gram(s) | 1% | — |
| └ Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.60 Gram(s) | — | — |
| Borage Oil | 1.0 Gram(s) | — | — |
| └ Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 240 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) · Kosher · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 1 softgel 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with food.
Formula re: Contains: Borage Oil is a nutritional oil consisting of 60% Polyunsaturated Fats and approximately twice the average content of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) as Evening Primrose Oil.
All Other Content: GLA is an essential fatty acid that the body is able to produce from dietary linoleic acid; however, it can be more efficiently utilized for body functions when supplied directly through dietary sources.
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain: Research has determined that Borage Oil does not have harmful levels of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs). NOW Borage Oil is expeller-pressed and hexane-free.
Precautions re: All Other: Caution: For adults only.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (NSAIDs, anticoagulants), or have a medical condition.
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).