Home > Manufacturers > Health_From_The_Sun > Black Currant Oil 1000mg, 60 caps Black Currant Oil 1000mg, 60 caps Black Currant Oil 1000mg, 60 caps HF-022 Your Price: $18.47 Regular: $24.99 You Save: $6.52 Quantity: Description: Black Currant Oil is a rich source of gamma linolenic acid, GLA, along with other important polyunsaturated fatty acids. Fatty acids are involved in many body functions, such as maintaining body temperature, insulating nerves, cushioning and protecting tissues and creating energy. These essential fatty acids are precursors of prostaglandins, which must be present for functions involved with dilating blood vessels, regulating arterial pressure, metabolizing cholesterol, activating T-lymphocytes, pretecting agtainst platelet aggregation, controlling abnormal cell proliferation, and other functions. Before the discovery of black currant oil, the only other known sources of GLA were mother's milk and evening primrose oil. The Inside Scoop: Essential fatty Acids needed in regulating body temperature, building nerve sheaths & energy production. Nutrition Facts: Serving Size (g) 1 Servings Per 60 Calories 10 Fat Calories 10 Total Fat (g) 1 Ingredient Details: Black currant seed oil, gelatin, glycerin and water. Alpha-Linolenic Acid 130 Mg Gamma Linolenic Acid 170 Mg Oleic Acid 90 Mg Stearidonic Acid 25 Mg Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily. Refrigerate after opening. Warnings: Store in a cool dry place.