What does gamma linolenic acid do?
Gamma linolenic acid helps to maintain healthy immune function/inflammatory response within the body. Gamma linolenic acid is an essential (omega-6) fatty acid which the body converts into hormone like compounds called prostaglandins, which regulate many aspects of the immune/inflammatory response. Prostaglandins occur in several forms, which may be anti-inflammatory or pro-inflammatory. Increasing the dietary intake of gamma linolenic acid preferentially generates anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. How much gamma linolenic acid should you take? The generally recommended intake for gamma linolenic acid is 240mg/day. Gamma linolenic acid supplements should be taken with meals to enhance absorption. If Pharma-Nord Bio-Glandin 25 (containing mainly n-6 fatty acids) is taken as a supplement, it is advisable to take a supplement containing n-3 fatty acids (e.g. Pharma-Nord Bio-Marine) to ensure an optimum ratio of n-3/n-6 essential fatty acids is maintained. Are there adverse effects from ta
