Flax and Borage Seed OilsOil extracted from organic flaxseeds is unique because it contains both essential fatty acids: alpha-linolenic, an omega-3 fatty acid, and linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, in appreciable amounts. Flaxseed oil is the world's richest source of omega-3 fatty acids, at a whopping 57 percent (over two times the amount of omega-3 fatty acids as fish oils).
For some individuals, flaxseed oil may offer only half of the solution. Those deficient in co-factor nutrients, specifically the Vitamins pro-A, A, C, E, B2, B6, pantothenic acid, B12, biotin, and the minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, and zinc, sometimes have difficulty in converting the omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid, found in flax and other seed oils, to the healthful prostaglandins.
For those suffering from co-factor deficiencies, two broad-spectrum multi-vitamin and mineral supplements may be recommended with perhaps an oil supplement rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Individuals who may lack the proper enzyme system would require a GLA supplement in addition to the flaxseed oil to effectively skip over the absent or impaired enzyme and continue on toward normal production of beneficial prostaglandins.
Nature's most potent concentration of GLA comes in the form of organic borage seed oil (24 percent). A great deal of scientific research has been conducted with supplements rich in GLA, resulting in significant interest regarding the aforementioned health ailments, as well as those affected by premenstrual syndrome, benign breast disease, eczema, psoriasis, obesity, and vascular disorders.
When considering an essential fatty acid supplement and deciding on either organic flax or borage seed oils, the most sensible solution may be a formulation of the two. The combination of both organic flax and organic borage seed oil yields a true omega twin by providing nature's best of the omega-3 fatty acids in flax with the best of omega-6 fatty acids in GLA rich borage oil. This option has now been made available by a flax/borage oil product that can be found in many health food stores.
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