Borageseed Oil
Borageseed Oil is obtained from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis). Borage is an annual plant and belongs to the Boraginaceae family. The seeds contain around 30 percent oil. Borage was originally native to the Mediterranean, but is now found in both cultivated and wild form in Canada, Eastern Europe, the UK, New Zealand and China.
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High in natural vitamin E
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High content of linoleic acid
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Very high amount of GLA
This product has the following features:
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Has the highest percentage of gamma linolenic acid (GLA, omega-6, C18:3) of all plant-derived oils
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High content of essential linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2) as well as oleic acid (omega-9, C18:1)
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High in natural vitamin E
Foods
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Suitable for use as a nutritional supplement
Cosmetics
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Well suited for dry and atopic skin
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Used in anti-wrinkle creams and to improve the function of the sebaceous glands
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Used in products for hair and nail care
Pharmaceuticals
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Used in the production of soft gelatine capsules (filler)
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Aids in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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Can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and skin diseases such as dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema
Animal nutrition & care
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Use as feed material due to its high gamma-linolenic acid content (omega-6, C18:3)
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To maintain healthy skin and a thick, shiny coat
