Ingredients | Amount Per Serving |
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Calories
|
10 Calorie(s) |
Total Fat
|
1 Gram(s) |
Cholesterol
|
0 mg |
Ahiflower Oil
(B. arvensis )
(seed)
|
800 mg |
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
|
500 mg |
(ALA, C18:3n-3)
(ALA (Alt. Name: Alpha-Linolenic Acid) Note: (Omega-3) (330-360 mg) )
|
360 mg |
Stearidonic Acid
(SDA)
(SDA (Alt. Name: Stearidonic Acid) Note: (Omega-3) (130-150 mg) )
|
150 mg |
(18:3n-6, GLA)
(GLA (Alt. Name: Gamma-Linolenic Acid) Note: (Omega-6) (30-40 mg) )
|
40 mg |
Soft-Gelatin Capsule (Form: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water)
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Ahiflower Oil Omega-3 with GLA. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Ahiflower Oil Omega-3 with GLA. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally in amounts typically found in foods (7141,7142,7144). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of alpha-linolenic acid when used in larger, medicinal amounts.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally in amounts typically found in foods (7141,7142,7145).
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of alpha-linolenic acid during pregnancy and lactation when used in larger, medicinal amounts; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Ahiflower Oil Omega-3 with GLA. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, GLA might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet rugs.
Details
Animal and human research suggests that GLA reduces platelet aggregation (1979).
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Ahiflower Oil Omega-3 with GLA. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally, alpha-linolenic acid from dietary sources is well tolerated when used in the diet as a replacement for other sources of fat, such as saturated fats.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: There is some concern that high dietary intake of alpha-linolenic acid might increase the risk for prostate cancer, although research is conflicting.
Oncologic ...Epidemiologic research suggests that high dietary intake of alpha-linolenic acid might increase risk for prostate cancer (1337,2558,7823,7147,12978). Other research suggests high intake or serum levels of alpha-linolenic acid does not increase the overall risk of prostate cancer (12961,15736); however, it might increase the risk of advanced prostate cancer (12961). Association with prostate cancer appears to depend on the sources of alpha-linolenic acid. Dairy and meat sources has been positively associated with prostate cancer, whereas plant sources, such as flaxseed, don't seem to affect prostate cancer risk (12909). According to a clinical trial, intake of alpha-linolenic acid does not appear to increase levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) (91402). Also, longer-chain omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils are associated with a decreased risk of total and advanced prostate cancer (12961).
Other ...Alpha-linolenic acid is a type of fat, containing 9 kilocalories/gram, and may result in weight gain if consumed in excess. Patients should be advised that it's best to substitute alpha-linolenic acid in the diet for other sources of fat, such as saturated fats.
General
...Orally, GLA seems to be well tolerated.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Mild gastrointestinal adverse effects, including belching, bloating, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting.
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, GLA may cause mild gastrointestinal effects such as dyspepsia, nausea, bloating, vomiting, soft stools, diarrhea, flatulence, and belching (7701,7702,8926,107927).
Hematologic ...Orally, GLA might prolong bleeding time (1979).