GLA 240

Gamma-Linolenic Acid Containing Oil (Netherlands), d-alpha-Tocopherol
[Capsule Shell] Gelatin (Bovine), Glycerin, D-Sorbitol Solution

* Contains Beef, Soy

Daily Intake: 2 capsules (1,214 mg)

※ % Nutritional Value: Percentages of the daily nutritional value

1. Pure Borage Oil Rich in Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)

- Borage oil contains 2–3 times more GLA than evening primrose oil

2. Contains 240 mg of Essential Fatty Acid GLA

- Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is an essential fatty acid that cannot be synthesized by the body

- Provides 240 mg of GLA per day with just one capsule

3. Conains Vitamin E

- Helps protect GLA-rich oils (borage oil) from oxidation

4. Free from Additives

- No synthetic sweeteners, artificial colorants, or artificial flavors added

• What is Cholesterol?

1. A type of fat

2. An essential component required for maintaining normal body functions
HDL: Often referred to as “good cholesterol,” it transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver for metabolism, helping regulate blood cholesterol levels
LDL: Known as “bad cholesterol,” it can accumulate on blood vessel walls and interfere with normal blood flow

• Health Information

1. What are Essential Fatty Acids?

Polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential for normal growth and maintenance in the body and cannot be synthesized internally
Must be obtained through dietary intake

2. What is Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)?

An omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid primarily found in plant seed oils, playing an important role in the production of prostaglandins, which are physiologically active substances in the body
Due to aging, consumption of processed foods, alcohol intake, and smoking, many people today may not produce sufficient amounts of GLA in the body, leading to potential deficiency
A lack of GLA may impair the production of prostaglandins, which are essential for maintaining normal metabolic function

3. Why is Cholesterol Management Important?

1) Approximately 75% of women of reproductive age experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

2) 1 in 2 individuals with hypercholesterolemia are unaware of their condition

3) The number of hypercholesterolemia patients nearly doubled in 2013 compared to 2005

4) Hypercholesterolemia increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

- Women experiencing menopause or post-menopause

- Those who need support for healthy blood cholesterol levels

- Those who want to help improve blood circulation

- Those seeking support for active metabolism and overall vitality, or those with a meat-heavy diet

- Those who need supplementation of essential fatty acids

- Those who experience discomfort related to blood circulation