BioCare DriCelle(R) Mega GLA

Micellised Fatty Acid Powder

Code  b537120

Size  120g powde

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BioCare GLA Complex

BioCare Mega GLA (Micellised Fatty Acid Powder)

The DriCelle process allows large doses of nutritional oils to be taken in a palatable powder form with enhanced absorption and bio-availability. GLA is involved in the formation of healthy cell membranes and to support skin and nerve function

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.

Additional Information

• DriCelle® Mega GLA mixed into water produces a pleasant tasting effervescent lemon drink

• More convenient than taking large numbers of capsules

• DriCelle® Mega GLA provides micellised, bioavailable cold-pressed GLA oil as a good source of Omega-6 essential fatty acids

• Essential fatty acids help support skin, heart, circulation and nerve function
  GLA may support hormones pre-menstrually

• Contains additional antioxidants vitamin E and vitamin C to enhance stability, and is vacuum packed to maintain freshness and protect the delicate oils from oxidation

• DriCelle Mega GLA is suitable for children from 2 years of age

• DriCelle Mega GLA is suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Product Information per Daily Intake
DriCelle Borage Oil 1667 (providing approx 220 mg gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
Vitamin C 90 mg
Vitamin E 60 mg 90iu
Vitamin B2 4mg

Ingredients:
Fructose, Potato Maltodextrin, Modified Tapioca Starch, Borage Oil, Potassium, Bicarbonate, Lemon Puree, Citric Acid, Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate), Lemon Oil, Antioxidants (Ascorbic Acid,, Ascorbyl Palmitate & Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Vitamin B2, (as Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium), Sunflower Oil.
 

Recommended Intake
One scoop (5 grams) mixed into water or juice taken daily with food, or as professionally directed. For children aged 2-4:1/4 scoop daily, aged 5-13:1/2 scoop daily.
 

Warnings
Not suitable for individuals taking anti-blood clotting medication such as Warfarin, Coumarin or Heparin
Not suitable for individuals suffering from epilepsy

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

BioCare

BioCare is an independent, privately owned science based company founded in the United Kingdom by practitioners with many years experience in biological science and nutrition. BioCare's emphasis is on quality and innovation in both product development and manufacturing techniques. 

Over the years, BioCare has been the first to introduce into the United Kingdom, and in some cases the world, a number of new and exciting nutrition ingredients, products and manufacturing processes.

BioCare uses the purest raw materials available in their manufacturing and wherever possible, produce their own ingredients, thus enabling them to maintain greater control over what goes into their products. The entire BioCare product range is designed to be hypoallergenic.

BioCare and its products are highly respected by British Nutrition Practitioners.

Essential Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are the basic structural units of lipids, which are dietary fats.  The body can synthesize many fatty acids, but those that cannot be manufactured in adequate amounts must be obtained from the diet.  These are called essential fatty acids (EFAs).

Fatty acids are classified as saturated, monosaturated or polyunsaturated – depending on the amount of hydrogen in the basic carbon chain of the molecule.

(The process of ‘hydrogenation’ – hydrogenated vegetable oil – involves adding hydrogen to the molecule to make a polyunsaturated, liquid oil, into a saturated, solid oil, such as margarine). 

Many nutritionists and scientists report Americans consume too much omega-6 fatty acids and under-consume omega-3 fatty acids.  (The terms omega-3 and omega-6 refer to the location of the first double bond in the carbon atom of the fatty acid molecule.)  Including more omega-3-rich foods such as fish in the diet and decreasing the consumption of omega-6 foods such as some hydrogenated oils, may help maintain proper hormonal balance and overall health and wellness.

Essential fatty acids may help:

• Support hormone production, immunity and cardiovascular health.

• Maintain the structure and function of the cellular and sub-cellular membranes.

• Regulate cholesterol transport, degradation and removal from the body.

• Support prostaglandins – hormone-like substances that promote smooth muscle contractions, regulate blood pressure, regulate gastric secretions, and impact other hormones – through a series of enzyme-dependent reactions.

• Support normal growth, especially of blood vessels and nerves.

• Keep skin and other tissue youthful and supple by lubricating abilities.

EFAs are most abundant in fish oils and unadulterated seed oils, such as canola, sunflower and safflower oils.  Flaxseed oil is an exceptional oil, containing both omega-3 and omega-6 in appreciable amounts.  Cold saltwater fatty fish – such as herring, haddock, cod, mackerel, and salmon – are also rich in omega-3 polyunsaturates and serve as the source of fish oil supplements.

The most important fatty acids are linoleic acid, linolenic acid, gamma linolenic acid (GLA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Omega 6 and omega 3 oils may not be suitable for individuals taking anti-blood clotting drugs such as Warfarin, Coumarin and Heparin.

GLA (Evening Primrose Oil) may not be suitable for people suffering from epilepsy.   BioCare DriCelle Mega GLA powder