Higher Nature Starflower Oil capsules are derived from borage seeds. , Starflower Oil capsules contain GLA, a hormone-like compound that women find useful to take throughout the month. Higher Nature Starflower supplement contains high strength of GLA. GLA is an important Omega 6 essential fatty acid, which the body uses to help maintain hormone balance and optimum health, especially in women. Higher Nature's Starflower Oil, Borage oil, offers 220mg of GLA, almost three times more GLA than the same amount of Evening Primrose Oil.
Benefits of Starflower Oil capsules:
- Rich source of GLA, providing at least 220mg per capsule
- Contains at least twice as much GLA than the same amount of Evening Primrose Oil
- Great for women of all ages
- Particularly suitable for menstruating women or around the menopause
Directions: As a food supplement, adults, take 1 capsule a day. Do not exceed the daily dose.
Keep out of reach of children. Ensure lid is tight and store in a cool, dry, steam-free environment as damp conditions can affect the product quality.
One capsule typically provides
1000mg Starflower Oil (cold pressed) providing 220mg of Omega 6 GLA.
Approx gelatin capsule size 25mm
What is Starflower Oil?
The oil from the Starflower is rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an omega 6 fatty acid that must be obtained through the diet from linoleic acid which is also found in hemp, safflower and sunflower oils or through supplementation. This Starflower Oil is extracted from borage seeds, which boasts the highest level of naturally-occurring GLA in any plant, a compound which converts to a useful hormone-like substances called prostaglandins in the body. Starflower Oil provides at least twice as much GLA as the same amount of Evening Primrose Oil. With 220mg of high-quality omega 6 per capsule, our high quality Starflower Oil can be taken by women of all ages throughout the month and particularly if suffering from PMS or around the menopause.
Why is the Higher Nature Starflower Oil good?
Each 1000mg capsule of starflower oil provides a whopping 220mg of GLA. The oil is cold-pressed to retain its nutritional value.
Who is this for?
For women of all ages, Starflower Oil may be particularly useful not only around menstruation but also going into the menopause. It has also traditionally been used for skin health. In the normal daily diet there are very few sources of GLA, the active ingredient in Starflower Oil.
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