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What is Genestra Perilla EFA?
Genestra Perilla EFA is a softgel supplement of perilla (Perilla frutescens) seed oil, packed 90 gels to a bottle. Genestra lists it in its essential fatty acids range as a perilla seed oil source of ALA.
How much ALA does Genestra Perilla EFA provide?
Genestra Perilla EFA lists 1650 mg of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) from 3000 mg of perilla seed oil. The same serving also yields 450 mg of linoleic acid and 390 mg of oleic acid.
How many calories are in Genestra Perilla EFA?
Genestra Perilla EFA lists 30 calories per serving, 25 of them from fat, with 3 g of total fat and less than 1 g of protein. That serving supplies 3000 mg of perilla seed oil.
What is the Perilla EFA softgel made of?
Genestra Perilla EFA softgels are made from gelatin, glycerin and purified water. The perilla seed oil sits inside this shell, and no other active ingredients are listed in the product data.
How many Genestra Perilla EFA gels should be taken?
Genestra Perilla EFA has no suggested daily amount in the product data provided. Follow the dosing directions printed on the 90-gel bottle before using the perilla seed oil. Please consult your doctor before use.
Is Genestra Perilla EFA free of soy and gluten?
Yes. Genestra states Perilla EFA contains no added soy, gluten, wheat, corn, yeast, starch, sodium or sugar. Artificial colouring, flavouring and antimicrobial preservatives are also excluded, per the label. Please consult your doctor before use.
