Borage Oil 1000mg by Now Foods – Skin Barrier Support with Omega-6 GLA
Borage Oil 1000mg softgels by Now Foods provide a seed-derived nutritional oil for adults seeking dietary fatty acid support. This expeller-pressed borage oil is hexane-free and supplies 240 mg of gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA, in each softgel.
The distinction is between the total oil and its GLA content: the 1,000 mg refers to borage oil, not to 1,000 mg of GLA. Both the 60-softgel and 120-softgel bottles provide the same amount per softgel, so bottle size changes the quantity available rather than the formula's strength.
Key Borage Oil 1000mg Benefits
- Supports the skin's normal moisture barrier with dietary fatty acids, complementing daily nutrition rather than replacing topical skin care or a varied diet.
- Supplies omega-6 fatty acids that contribute to the body's normal lipid metabolism and provide nutritional building blocks for cells.
- Provides GLA directly as a precursor for local cellular messengers involved in normal cell communication.
How Borage Oil 1000mg Works
Borage seed oil contributes polyunsaturated fats to the diet. After digestion, fatty acids enter the body's lipid pools, where they can be incorporated into cell structures or further metabolized. The skin's outer barrier depends partly on a balance of lipids that helps limit moisture loss. This makes fatty acid nutrition relevant to skin barrier support, without making an oral softgel a substitute for external skin care.
The body can make GLA from dietary linoleic acid, but this oil supplies GLA directly. It is then converted into longer-chain fatty acids used to produce local signaling molecules. Those conversions vary between individuals; supplying a precursor does not guarantee a particular response.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Borage Oil: Provides fatty acids for normal lipid metabolism and skin moisture barrier maintenance. Its naturally occurring gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is converted into longer-chain fats that help supply the body's local cellular messengers. This nutritional role complements everyday skin care; GLA is a constituent of the oil, not a separate added ingredient.
Borage Oil 1000mg Is Formulated For
- Adults looking for a defined dietary source of GLA in an oral softgel.
- People comparing GLA softgels by GLA content rather than total oil weight alone.
- Adults comfortable with a bovine-gelatin capsule; this formula is not suitable for a vegetarian or vegan routine.
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Recommendation: Take 1 softgel 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with food.
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 60-softgel bottle: 60 servings; 120-softgel bottle: 120 servings.
Calories ... 10
Total Fat ... 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat ... 0.6 g
Borage Oil (seed) (Borago officinalis) ... 1 g (1,000 mg)
Gamma-Linolenic Acid ... 240 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Softgel Capsule (Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water).
Contains: Contains gelatin
Does Not Contain: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Additional borage precautions: Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding and if you have liver disease. Review use with a clinician if you take blood thinners, NSAIDs or medicines that can harm the liver, or have a seizure history. Borage oil can increase bleeding risk with blood thinners. Possible effects include headache, abdominal pain, nausea, belching and loose stools. Prolonged use raises liver-safety concerns; use only oil certified free of unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Hexane-free does not mean alkaloid-free. The filed NOW label states that its oil does not have harmful levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, but does not provide independent alkaloid-free certification; ask your practitioner to review suitability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Borage Oil 1000mg
What are the benefits of Borage Oil 1000mg?
Borage Oil 1000mg supplies dietary fatty acids that support normal lipid metabolism and help maintain the skin's moisture barrier. Each softgel contains 1,000 mg of borage seed oil, including 240 mg of GLA. GLA also supplies precursors for local cellular messengers. The practical distinction is its defined GLA content, not simply the total oil weight. This is nutritional support for adults, not a replacement for a balanced diet, topical skin care or individualized medical care.
Who should take Borage Oil 1000mg?
This NOW formula is intended for adults seeking an oral source of GLA. Both bottle sizes contain the same formula, and the label directs one softgel one to two times daily, preferably with food. The shell contains bovine gelatin, so it does not fit a vegetarian or vegan diet. Avoid borage during pregnancy or breastfeeding and with liver disease. Medication users, particularly those taking NSAIDs or anticoagulants, need a clinician's review before choosing this oil.
Are there any side effects of taking Borage Oil 1000mg?
Possible effects include headache, abdominal pain, nausea, belching and loose stools. Avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding or with liver disease; review seizure history and liver-toxic medicines with your clinician. Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (NSAIDs, anticoagulants), or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Do not eat freshness packet. Keep in bottle. Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Blood thinners increase bleeding concerns; prolonged use raises liver-safety concerns. Use only oil certified free of unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
How does Borage Oil 1000mg support overall health?
Borage oil contributes polyunsaturated fatty acids to the body's normal lipid supply. These fats participate in cell structures and fatty acid metabolism, while GLA is converted into longer-chain fats used for local cellular signaling. Its relevance here is targeted fatty acid nutrition and support for the skin's normal moisture barrier, not broad benefits for every body system. The 240 mg GLA amount is part of the 1,000 mg oil serving, so it should not be counted as additional oil.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
