GLA ?!
Dear O’s,,, this came from Dr. Weil… are there any avoids here?!! Want
healthy skin, hair and nails? Try taking the essential fatty acid gamma
linolenic acid (GLA). This omega-6 fatty acid offers plenty of benefits, from
acting
as an effective anti-inflammatory agent (with none of the side effects of
anti-inflammatory drugs) to promoting the healthy growth of skin, hair and
nails.
GLA can also be used for skin conditions such as brittle nails and hair,
arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and premenstrual syndrome.
Unfortunately, GLA is hard to come by in the diet, so supplements may be
necessary. Three good, natural sources are evening primrose oil, black currant
oil
and borage oil. Each comes in capsule form, and vary in the amount of GLA
they supply as well as in their cost.
Do not expect immediate results when taking GLA: it takes six to eight weeks
to see changes after adding GLA to the diet
— Leslie