Borage (Borago officinalis L.) seed oil has been used as a treatment for various degenerative diseases. Many useful properties of this oil are attributed to its high gamma linolenic acid content (GLA, 18:3 ω-6). The purpose of this study was
The establishment of the intestinal microflora, and probiotic bacteria, may control the inflammatory conditions in the gut. As polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) possess antimicrobial activities, they may deter the action of probiotics. We assessed whether free linoleic, gamma-linolenic, arachidonic, alpha-linolenic
The Journal of nutrition, 128(9), 1411-1414 (1998-09-10)
Considerable debate remains regarding the distinct biological activities of individual polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). One of the most interesting yet controversial dietary approaches has been the possible prophylactic role of dietary gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in treating various chronic disease states.
Nutritional and medical importance of gamma-linolenic acid.
D F Horrobin
Progress in lipid research, 31(2), 163-194 (1992-01-01)
Gamma linolenic acid--occurrence and physical and chemical properties.
F D Gunstone
Progress in lipid research, 31(2), 145-161 (1992-01-01)