Solgar Omega 3-6-9 Efa 1300 mg 60 Capsules Fish, Flaxseed, and Borage Oils Solgar Omega 3-6-9 Efa Health Applications - - High - Atherosclerosis - Cellular Support - Rheumatoid Arthritis - General Autoimmune Diseases - Chronic Inflammatory Disorders - Skin Problems Solgar Omega 3-6-9 Efa Recommended Use Solgar Omega 3-6-9 3 softgels per day, preferably after meals should be used. Packaging 60 Softgels Solgar Omega 3-6-9 Efa Overview Solgar Omega 3-6-9 is a formulation consisting of a blend of fish oil, flaxseed oil and borage oil. It contains essential fatty acids in the optimal proportions needed by the body. The fish oil it contains contains omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA. Flaxseed oil contains ALA, which is one of the omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids and also omega-9 fatty acid in the form of oleic acid. Borage oil contains linoleic acid and GLA, which are omega-6 fatty acids. It is also known that omega-3 fatty acids regulate the HDL LDL balance and reduce triglycerides. . the effect becomes more clearly evident. Monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acids are known to prevent LDL oxidation and thus play a protective role against the development of atherosclerosis. . A product made in America . EPA has antithrombotic, triglyceride-lowering, blood and plasma viscosity-reducing, and endothelial dysfunction effects. Omega-3 fatty acids are also known to inhibit thromboxane activity, which causes platelet aggregation. Skin Health Essential fatty acid deficiencies are frequently seen in many skin diseases, including eczema. GLA is one of the nutrients effective in supporting skin health. Studies conducted over the last 20 years have determined that eczema may be related to GLA deficiency. A 12-week study showed that GLA reduced itching due to eczema by 90 . These patients also experienced reductions in wound weeping and redness. Inflammation Research shows that omega-6 fatty acids in the form of GLA and omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful in inflammatory disorders. Omega-3 fatty acids help in inflammatory conditions by suppressing the production of inflammatory agents produced by blood cells. However, since there is evidence that excessive consumption of linoleic acid can also increase arachidonic acid levels in tissues, combining omega-6 fatty acids with omega-3 and omega-9 supplements in inflammatory conditions will help achieve better results.