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BioCare Mega GLA (Micellised Fatty Acid
Powder)
Ingredients typically per 4g scoop
1000mg DriCelle GLA Oil (derived
from Borage Oil) (providing approx 220mg gamma
linolenic acid (GLA)
90mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
60mg Vitamin E 90i.u. (d-alpha tocopherol)
4mg Beta Carotene 666i.u. (providing
66.7mcg retinol equivalents)
In a base of:
Fructooligosaccharides (F.O.S.), fructose,
freeze-dried lemon juice concentrate, freeze-dried essential oil of
lemon, potassium bicarbonate, anhydrous citric acid
Nutritional Information per Daily Intake (1 scoop - approx 4g)
DriCelle Borage Oil 1667mg (providing
approx. 220mg gamma linolenic acid (GLA); 90mg
gamma linolenic acid (GLA); Vitamin C 90mg (150%); Vitmain E 90iu 60mg (600%);
Vitamin B2 4mg (250%). (% amounts relate to EC RDA).
Allergen Information
The
Vitamin E in BioCare DriCelle Mega GLA is from Soya
This product may have the following benefits
(please
read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
DriCelle is a unique process that locks
microscopically small droplets of essential fatty acids into a
"micelle", coated first with natural oil of lemon and then with a dry
oligosaccharide powder. The DriCelle process provides the means by which
large doses of essential nutritional oils can be taken in a palatable
form with enhanced absorption and bioavailability.
Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is a well-known
constituent of evening primrose, borage and blackcurrant seed oils. GLA
is involved in the formation of healthy cell membranes and is converted
in the body to prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), which is an essential
biochemical process.
Features of BioCare DriCelle Mega GLA
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Provides micellised, bioavailable
cold-pressed GLA oil
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DriCelle Mega GLA provides a good
source of Omega-6 series essential fatty acids
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Contains added vitamin E and vitamin C
to enhance stability and as antioxidants
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DriCelle Mega GLA is vacuum packed to
maintain freshness and to protect delicate oils from oxidation
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DriCelle Mega GLA, when mixed into
water, produces a palatable tasting effervescent lemon drink
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DriCelle Mega GLA powder is more
convenient than taking large numbers of capsules to deliver desired
intakes of essential fatty acids
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DriCelle Mega GLA is suitable for
vegetarians and vegans
Research
Arnold
LE, Kleykamp D, Votolato N, Gibson RA, Horrocks L. Potential link
between dietary intake of fatty acid and behavior: pilot exploration of
serum lipids in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. J Child
Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 1994;4(3):171-182
Baumgaertel A.
Alternative and controversial treatments for
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Pediatr Clin of North Am.
1999;46(5):977-992.
Belch JJ, Hill A. Evening primrose oil and borage oil in rheumatologic
conditions. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;71(1 Suppl):352S-356S
Bendich A. The
potential for dietary supplements to reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
symptoms. J Am Coll Nutr. 2000;19(1):3-12
Frenoux JMR, Prost ED,
Belleville JL, Prost JL. A polyunsaturated fatty acid diet lowers blood
pressure and improves antioxidant status in spontaneously hypertensive
rats. J Nutr. 2001;131(1):39-45
Furse RK,
Rossetti RG, Zurier RB. Gammalinolenic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid
with anti-inflammatory properties, blocks amplification of IL-1 beta
production by human monocytes. J Immunol. 2001;1;167(1):490-496.
Garcia CM, et
al. Gamma linolenic acid causes weight loss and lower blood pressure in
overweight patients with family history of obesity. Swed J Biol Med.
1986;4:8-11
Horrobin DF. The role
of essential fatty acids and prostaglandins in the premenstrual
syndrome. J Reprod Med. 1983;28(7):465-468
Richardson AJ, Puri
BK. The potential role of fatty acids in attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids.
2000;63(1/2):79-87
This information is not intended to
replace the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional.
We always recommend you check with
your health care practitioner or physician prior to
beginning any new supplement or diet program,
especially if you are on any medication, nursing, pregnant or have any other
existing medical condition.
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BioCare DriCelle(R) Mega
GLA