Borage oil is a nutritious oil, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and gamma linoleic acid (GLA), which the body converts into an anti-inflammatory eicosanoid hormone, called prostaglandin E1 (PGE1).

However, many causes interfere with the conversion of gamma linoleic acid to eicosanoid hormones, such as chronic diseases, aging, saturated fats, hydrogenated oils, blood sugar problems, and inadequate amounts of vitamin C, magnesium, and magnesium. of the B complex.

Medical applications of borage oil include rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), psoriasis, childhood seborrheic dermatitis, osteoporosis (in combination with fish oil), fibrocystic mastogenesis, Ray's mastopathy, atherosclerosis, attention deficit disorder, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome, tardive dyskinesia and intermittent claudication.

Prostaglandin E1 has vasodilating properties and is used to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate erectile dysfunction. Research studies have shown that gamma linoleic acid can be used to treat the common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and male impotence.

Warning: Borage Oil is not recommended for people taking antihypertensive or bisphosphonate medications.