GLA Shaklee

What is GLA? 

GLA or Gamma linolenic acid is a fatty substance found in various plant seed oils such as borage oil and evening primrose oil.

Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is used for 

• conditions that affect the skin including systemic sclerosis, psoriasis, and eczema
• It is also used for rheumatoid arthritis(RA)
• polyps in the mouth
• high cholesterol and other blood fats 
• heart disease
• metabolic syndrome (Syndrome-X) 
• diabetic nerve pain
• attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• depression
• depression after childbirth
• chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
• to prevent cancer
• to help breast cancer patients respond faster to treatment with the drug tamoxifen.

How does it work?

Gamma linolenic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid, which the body can convert to substances that reduce inflammation and cell growth.

Precaution!

Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with GAMMA LINOLENIC ACID

• Gamma linolenic acid might slow blood clotting
• Taking gamma linolenic acid along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding
• Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

Phenothiazines interacts with GAMMA LINOLENIC ACID

• Taking gamma linolenic acid with phenothiazines might increase the risk of having a seizure in some people.
• Some phenothiazines include chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), trifluoperazine (Stelazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), and others.

Dosing

recommended dose for GLA : 360 to 480 mg per day.

Why SHAKLEE?

The Shaklee Difference

So why has Shaklee chosen Borage Oil as their source for GLA Complex ?

Simple.  

The most concentrated GLA is from Borage seed !

Evening primrose : 7-10% GLA

 Blackcurrant: 15-20% GLA

 Borage: 17-25% GLA

This high concentration of GLA is proven to be better in helping relieve PMS symptoms, arthritis symptoms and even eczema.

Every capsule of Shaklee GLA Complex contains 300 mg GLA, and to enhance its effectiveness, GLA Complex also contains Vitamin E & sunflower seed oil which is rich in Omega-6.

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