About Pharma Nord Bio-Glandin 25 - 150 Caps - DISCONTINUED
Bio-Glandin 25 - High in Gamma-Linoleic Acid (GLA)
The benefits of taking GLA in Bio-Glandin 25
- Few food sources contain GLA in significant quantities - Bio-Glandin 25 is made from borage seed oil, which is one of the few plants high in GLA
- GLA is necessary for the health of cell membranes
- GLA is converted in the body to prostaglandins: these can inhibit the development of auto-immune and inflammatory disorders
Why Should I Take Bio-Glandin 25?
Bio-Glandin 25 may help to maintain a healthy immune system and optimal inflammatory response. A good proportion of the fatty acids in Bio-Glandin 25 (no less than 25%) consists of an essential Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid known as Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA). GLA is transformed by the body into hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, some of which have an anti-inflammatory effect
Borage is the richest known source of GLA
Bio-Glandin 25 contains cold pressed oil from the borage plant - the richest known source of GLA, equivalent to 118mg per capsule
Bio-Glandin is low in saturated fatty acids. The body's natural production of GLA is sometimes inefficient, which makes a preformed dietary source such as Bio-Glandin 25 extremely useful.
Tell Me More About the Borage Flower...
Borage has been traditionally cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes although modern-day cultivation is mainly for oil. The oil of the borage seed is high in GLA and also contains the other essential fatty acids, palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid.
Naturopathic practitioners have advocated the use of borage for many years, believing it to be beneficial in regulating the metabolism and hormonal system, considering it a good remedy for PMS and menopausal symptoms. Borage has also traditionally been used to alleviate head colds, bronchitis and respiratory infections.
And did you know, the original Pimms cocktail contained borage? Nowadays, it is replaced by the cucumber!
Warnings & Advice
Yeast, sugar and gluten free
Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans
Nutritional supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet
Pregnant and lactating women and those on medication should seek professional advice prior to taking supplements
