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Supplement Guide: Borage Oil

Borago officinalis; see GLA  

Origin: Oil from the seeds of the borage plant. Borage seed oil contains about 20 to 26 percent GLA.

Dosage: Liquid and capsules; take 1,300 mg (oil) daily.

 

Tony Weathers
07 Dec 2010, 22:01
Lisa, Can relate to you RA problem. I could hardly get out of bed in the mornings. I started on poke and a new man. Google it and i believe you will learn some good for your condition. Be careful with it and make sure you use it correctly. Hope this helps.
Jozella
07 Aug 2009, 20:57
My vet recommended Borage for my 2 year old dog.. a rescue w/bad displasias, already.

He has gotten much better. I have two dogs, I cut the tablet and give the oil to the "joint" dog and the other one loves to chew on the capsule.

Reading this.. I since I have bad OA, guess I'd better be taking it too.
Ginny
30 Mar 2009, 11:07
I am a firm believer in Flax seed, Borage oil, and fish oil. I buy one suppliment that has all three in it. It works great especially for that overall soreness you get with arthritis.
Lisa
15 Mar 2009, 13:24
I started taking Borage Oil one day and spent the next day in bed,throwing up with a horrible headache. One I read more about it this is not an unusual side effect. I have RA and am always looking for a natural alternative, but I need to be sure and read thoroughly before I jump into using the next supplement.

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