a polyunsaturated fatty acid abundant in evening primrose oil.
GLA, 18:3,w-6. Fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and three double bonds, the first of which (counting from the terminal methyl end) lies between carbon 6 and carbon7.
Omega-6 oils that regulate insulin and seem to protect against diabetic heart, eye, and kidney damage. Both omega-6 and omega-3 oils help cleanse the heart and arteries. GLA fatty acids are available in evening primrose, borage, or black currant seed oils.
An omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid Synonyms: GLA (C18:3n-6) Rapidly converted in animals to DGLA, which is its active form Food sources: borage oil, evening primrose oil and made from LA in human body
A downline metabolite of linoleic acid, an Omega-6 oil. find all NHC pages containing: gamma-linolenic acid
Linolenic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 essential fatty acid found primarily in vegetable oils. It is sold as a dietary supplement for treating problems with inflammation and auto-immune diseases. Such use is controversial.