Description
- Douglas Labs Ultra G.L.A. supplies important gamma linolenic acid (GLA), providing 240 mg of GLA per softgel.
- Ultra G.L.A. softgels are manufactured using only 100% vegetable oil from borage seeds (Borago officinalis), with 10 IUs of natural vitamin E for antioxidant protection.
- The oil is cold-processed and handled carefully to avoid any oxidation.
Ingredients:
Serving Size 1 Softgel
Amount Per Serving ...... %DV
Calories...................... 9
Calories from Fat.............9
Total Fat ................1 g ..........2%
Saturated Fat .............0 g ..........0%
Vitamin E ...............10 IU ........33%
Borage Oil ...............1200 mg
Providing the following fatty acid profile:
Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) 240 mg', Linoleic
Acid (LA) 431 mg', Oleic Acid (OA) 228 mg*,
Stearic Acid 52 mg', Hexadecenoic Acid 2 mg',
Palmitic Acid 133 mg', Icosenoic Acid 52 mg*,
Docosenoic Acid 32 mg' and Tetracosanoic Acid 19 mg*
*Daily Value not established.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2.000 calorie diet.
Other Ingredients:
Gelatin (capsule) and distilled water.
Suggested Use:
One softgel per day or as directed as physician.
Side Effects:
No adverse effects have been reported
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
*.
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer/Importer/Packed By: Douglas Laboratories
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about this product
What is Douglas Laboratories Ultra G.L.A. Borage Oil?
Douglas Laboratories Ultra G.L.A. is a softgel supplement of borage seed oil that supplies gamma linolenic acid, or GLA. The softgels use only vegetable oil from borage seeds (Borago officinalis) and are made in the USA.
How much GLA does each Ultra G.L.A. softgel provide?
Each Douglas Laboratories Ultra G.L.A. softgel provides 240 mg of gamma linolenic acid from 1,200 mg of borage oil. The softgel also lists linoleic acid 431 mg and oleic acid 228 mg in its fatty acid profile.
Does Douglas Laboratories Ultra G.L.A. contain vitamin E?
Yes. Each Douglas Laboratories Ultra G.L.A. softgel contains 10 IU of natural vitamin E, which the brand adds for antioxidant protection of the borage oil. That amount equals 33 percent of the Daily Value shown on the supplement panel.
How is the borage oil in Ultra G.L.A. processed?
The borage oil in Douglas Laboratories Ultra G.L.A. is cold-processed and handled carefully to avoid oxidation, according to Douglas Labs. The oil is sealed in a gelatin softgel with distilled water.
How many Ultra G.L.A. softgels are taken daily?
The label suggests one Douglas Laboratories Ultra G.L.A. softgel per day, or as directed by a physician. A 60-softgel bottle lasts 60 days and a 90-softgel bottle lasts 90 days. Please consult your doctor before use.
Which sizes of Douglas Laboratories Ultra G.L.A. are available?
Douglas Laboratories Ultra G.L.A. is offered in two sizes: 60 softgels and 90 softgels. Both contain the same borage oil softgel, so the choice comes down to how many days of supply you prefer.
