NOW Foods - Black Currant Oil 500 mg. - 100 Softgels
Protecting Your Heart & Boosting Your Immunity with Black Currant Oil
Black currant oil is one of nature’s premier sources of Omega 6 GLA, or gamma linolenic acid. The oil contains up to 14% GLA, and additionally features ALA, an Omega 3 fatty acid (alpha linolenic acid). NOW Foods Black Currant Oil 500 mg Softgels provide both of these essential fatty acids, helping to protect the heart and cardiovascular system in general. Other possible health benefits include immune boosting, especially offsetting the decline in immunity that may be caused by aging. It may also help to clear acne and reduce joint pain. Black currant oil is also loaded with vitamins and nutrients, which contribute to overall nourishment and well-being.
- Improves Cardiovascular Health & Protects the Heart
- Powers Up the Immune System
- Aids in Reducing Acne
- Supports Healthier Skin & Joints
- Expeller-Pressed for Maximum Nutritive Value
- Free of Hexane & Other Solvents
- Formulated Allergen-Free
- Protects the Heart & Veins
The Omega 3 ALA and Omega 6 GLA in NOW Foods Black Currant Oil, provide the anti-inflammatory protection to your cardiovascular system typical of Omega essential fatty acids. Present in doses of 52 and 70 mg respectively, they help to soothe irritation, thus aiding in the prevention of certain types of heart and artery damage. These fatty acids plus other compounds in black currant oil may aid in improving cholesterol levels, too. They possibly reduce the amount of LDL cholesterol while leaving good HDL cholesterol unchanged, creating a more favorable balance.
Counteracts Age-Related Declines in Immunity
Lessened immune system strength is frequent symptom of aging. The GLA and ALA in NOW Foods Black Currant Oil potentially has this covered, however. These fatty acids might be able to block some of the body’s production of compounds that interfere with T-cell activity. These compounds increase as people age, so blocking part of their production – like these Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids do – allows T-cells to function at closer to their optimum strength. They are freed to better protect you from viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens.
Improves Skin & Joint Health
The combined anti-inflammatory effects of ALA and GLA in NOW Foods Black Currant Oil may help to clear your skin of acne. Some acne is irritation related and the soothing properties of the fatty acids on your system can calm the skin, giving it time to heal and become smooth and fresh again. In a similar way, the inflammation reduction may help to improve the condition of irritated joints. Reduced pain and swelling can improve flexibility and help you return to a more active life.
Expeller Pressed, Healthy Formula
Rather than using hexane to extract the oil from the currants, NOW Foods Black Currant Oil is made using an expeller-pressing method. This avoids contamination with the solvent hexane, which makes the formula much healthier. Expeller-pressing is a chemical-free, heat-free process which leaves the oil pristine and carrying its full complement of natural nutrients, undamaged. It is also gluten-free, corn-free, soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and non-GMO.
Suggested Use
As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel 3 times daily with meals.
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