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Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) Overview

 

Summary:Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is a dietary fatty acid. It is found in many plant oil extracts. A limited amount of GLA is found naturally in human breast milk, cold-water fish and organ meats (like liver). GLA is commonly sold as a dietary supplement either in the form of capsules or oil.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be .... Read more

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Diabetes

Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) for Diabetes
Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is an essential fatty acid (EFA) of the omega-6 family found primarily in plant-based oils such as evening primrose oil, black currant seed oil, and borage ....

 

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Arthritis

Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) for Arthritis
Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is a dietary fatty acid. It is found in many plant oil extracts. A limited amount of GLA is found naturally in human breast milk, cold-water ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Breast Cancer

Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) for Breast Cancer
Gamma linolenic acid (GLA): GLA is an omega-6 essential fatty acid. Some laboratory and human studies indicate GLA may have anti-tumor activity and may be used as an adjunct agent ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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AIDS-related Lymphoma

Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) for AIDS-related Lymphoma
Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) : Many in vitro and animal studies indicate GLA as a cytotoxic agent or at least as an adjunct agent to a chemotherapy regimen. Few human clinical ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Antibody Deficiencies

Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) for Antibody Deficiencies
Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) : Few clinical trials have investigated the effect of GLA on immune responses in healthy human subjects. Results from one randomized clinical trial suggest that GLA, as ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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