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- Supports healthy immune and cardiovascular systems
- Helps support healthy joints
- Delivers 15-18% omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
Product Details
- Supports healthy immune and cardiovascular systems
- Helps support healthy joints
- Delivers 15-18% omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
Swanson Black Currant Seed Oil is a tremendous source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 essential fatty acid that offers benefits for healthy joints, vibrant skin and sound cardiovascular function. Our easy-to-swallow softgels contain 500 mg of pure black currant seed oil concentrated to provide 15-18% GLA content.
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Product Facts
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Softgels
Servings Per Container 90
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Calories 10 | |
| Total Fat 1 g | 1% |
| Black Currant Oil (Ribes nigrum) (seed) (typically providing 15-18% gamma-linolenic acid—GLA) 1 g | * |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.*Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water).
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take two softgels two to three times per day with water.
Warning: For adults only. Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Storage Instructions: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place.
FAQ
- What Are the Health Benefits of Black Currant Seed Oil?
Black currant seed oil is a source of essential fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It is commonly used to support overall wellness, healthy skin, and the body's natural balance of beneficial fats. - What Is Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) and Why Is It Important?
GLA is an omega-6 fatty acid naturally found in black currant seed oil. It serves as a building block for important compounds in the body and is valued for its role in supporting skin health, women's wellness, and overall physiological function. - What Does Black Currant Seed Oil Do for the Body?
Black currant seed oil helps provide essential fatty acids that support many normal functions throughout the body. These beneficial fats play important roles in maintaining healthy cell membranes and supporting overall health and wellness. - What Makes Swanson Black Currant Seed Oil Different From Other Essential Fatty Acid Supplements?
Swanson Black Currant Seed Oil delivers 500 mg of pure black currant seed oil per softgel, concentrated to provide 15–18% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). What makes black currant seed oil unique is that it naturally contains both GLA (an omega-6 fatty acid) and omega-3 fatty acids, providing a broader essential fatty acid profile than many other plant oils. - Is Swanson Black Currant Seed Oil Suitable for Special Diets?
Swanson Black Currant Seed Oil is non-GMO. However, it is not suitable for vegan or vegetarian diets because the softgels contain gelatin, and it is not gluten free.