Info: 100 Softgels
This cold pressed oil is extracted from European-grown Black Currant seeds which produce a valuable nutritional oil containing 14% GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid, an omega-6 fatty acid); each capsule contains about 1.5 times as much GLA as a typical Evening Primrose Oil supplement.
Info: 100 Softgels
This cold pressed oil is extracted from European-grown Black Currant seeds which produce a valuable nutritional oil containing 14% GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid, an omega-6 fatty acid); each capsule contains about 1.5 times as much GLA as a typical Evening Primrose Oil supplement.
Product Notes:
Black Currant oil also provides a lot of ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid: an essential Omega-3 fatty acid, which is also found in flaxseed oil), which many women also want to take, and this saves the trouble of having to take two different supplements to get both.
Some women use black currant seed oil to address menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome, painful periods, and tender breasts. GLA may also be able to relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms such as joint pain, stiffness, and tenderness.
Given its potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, Black Currant Oil not only has the potential to improve diseases associated with inflammation but also to help regulate blood glucose levels.
Ingredients:
Each softgel contains:
500 mg Black Currant Oil (Ribes nigrum) (Seed), providing:
- Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA): 70 mg
- Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA): 52.5 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Softgel (gelatin, glycerin, water).
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take 2 softgels 3 times daily with meals. Store in a cool, dark place.
Warnings:
Do not use NOW Foods Black Currant Oil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are taking black cohosh and/or chasteberry, or have any seizure disorder, mania and/or schizophrenia. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking any oral medications, or if you suffer from clotting disorders, or if you are taking blood thinners.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80007344.
Supporting Science:
Cortez, Regina E, and Elvira Gonzalez de Mejia. “Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum): A Review on Chemistry, Processing, and Health Benefits.” Journal of Food Science, 2019.
Oczkowski, Michał. “Health-promoting effects of bioactive compounds in blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) Berries.” Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny, 2021.