Omega Fats NOW Black Currant Oil 500 mg 100 Capsules

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NOW Foods – Black Currant Oil 500 mg. – 100 softgels

Protecting Your Heart and Boosting Immunity with Blackcurrant Oil Blackcurrant oil is one of nature's top sources of omega-6 GLA, or gamma-linolenic acid. The oil contains up to 14% GLA and additionally contains ALA, an omega-3 fatty acid (alpha-linolenic acid). NOW Foods Blackcurrant Oil 500mg contains both of these essential fatty acids to help protect the heart and overall cardiovascular system. Other possible health benefits include increased immunity, especially to compensate for the decline in immunity that can be caused by aging. It can also help clear acne and relieve joint pain. Blackcurrant oil also contains vitamins and nutrients that contribute to overall nutrition and wellness.

Protects the heart and veins
The Omega 3 ALA and Omega 6 GLA in NOW Foods Blackcurrant Oil provide the anti-inflammatory cardiovascular protection typical of omega essential fatty acids. Present at doses of 52 and 70 mg, respectively, they help soothe irritation, thereby helping to prevent certain types of damage to the heart and arteries. These fatty acids and other compounds in blackcurrant oil may also help improve cholesterol levels. They may reduce LDL cholesterol while leaving the good HDL cholesterol unchanged, creating a more favorable balance.

Counteracts age-related decline in immunity. Decreased immune system strength is a common sign of aging.However, the GLA and ALA in NOW Foods Blackcurrant Oil potentially cover this. These fatty acids can block the body's production of compounds that affect T-cell activity. These compounds increase with age, so blocking some of their production – as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids do – allows T cells to function at closer to their optimal strength. They are released to better protect you from viruses, bacteria and other pathogens.

Improves skin and joint health

The combined anti-inflammatory action of ALA and GLA in NOW Foods Blackcurrant Oil may help clear acne. Some acne is associated with irritation, and the soothing properties of fatty acids in your system can soothe your skin, giving it time to heal and feel smooth and fresh again. Likewise, reducing inflammation can help improve irritated joints. Reducing pain and swelling can improve flexibility and help you return to a more active life.

Instead of using hexane to extract currant oil, NOW Foods Blackcurrant Oil is made using the backhoe pressing method. This avoids hexane solvent contamination, making the formula much healthier. Expeller-press is a no-chemical, no-heat process that leaves the oil intact and full of natural nutrients without damage. It is also free of gluten, corn, soy, dairy, egg, and is non-GMO.

NOW Foods Blackcurrant Oil Healthy & Allergen Free demonstrates the company's commitment to avoiding harmful ingredients that can cause health problems. All raw materials are verified non-GMO, which eliminates a potential source of problems. The formula is also made soy-free, gluten-free, corn-free, egg-free and dairy-free so you can take it safely and comfortably.

Currently, Foods Blackcurrant Oil is extracted from blackcurrant seeds, which produce a valuable nourishing oil containing 14% GLA. Each Now Foods Blackcurrant Oil Softgel contains nearly twice the GLA of evening primrose oil. This means three capsules of Now Foods Blackcurrant Oil per day provides the GLA equivalent of 6 regular evening primrose oils at a more economical price.