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Omega-6 Fats
Black-currant seed, borage, primrose, and other omega-6 oils are popular dietary supplements. They contain high amounts of GLA (gamma linolenic acid), which is converted to the group 1 anti-inflammatory eicosanoids. People with allergies, especially in the spring when these natural eicosanoid levels are low, often need this supplement. GLA is also essential for carrying calcium to muscle and bone cells. Without it, the calcium in your diet won’t be as useful and some may be stored as calcium deposits. It’s important when taking any product containing GLA to make sure your fats remain balanced; make sure to also take an EPA (fish oil) or raw sesame seed oil to help prevent GLA from ultimately converting to arachidonic acid, which promotes inflammation. Both sesame and all the GLA-containing oils are also very sensitive to oxygen and should be purchased in capsule form or, if liquid, kept refrigerated.
