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    Borage oil:  Borage oil is extracted from the seeds of the Borage officinalis plant, which is native to North America and Europe. Borage seed oil contains gamma-linolenic acid, a fatty acid (GLA). GLA appears to have anti-inflammatory properties. Borage oil forms:  Nutritional supplements in the form of capsules or softgels made from the plant's seeds that you take orally.  The oil is obtained from the plant's seed.  GLA, the primary "active" ingredient, is present in all forms of borage oil. The best type of borage oil to use depends on what you intend to use it for. Oral versions may be more effective for certain types of inflammation. Benefits of Borage oil:  Linolenic acid:  Borage oil contains a high amount of GLA, also known as linolenic acid. GLA is a type of fatty acid found in seeds and nuts, as well as vegetable oils, that your body converts to prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). This substance functions in...

    What are Tocotrienols?  The vitamin E family comprises four tocopherols and four tocotrienols, a lipid-loving arsenal of molecules essential for health. Each has its healing properties; however, research has revealed that tocotrienols have distinct biological functions that tocopherols do not. Tocotrienols turn out to provide exceptional protection against complex metabolic conditions such as heart disease, atherosclerosis, stroke, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome.    How does Tocotrienol differ from Tocopherol? Tocotrienol occurs naturally in low concentrations in certain foods. Sources include wheat germ, saw palmetto, barley, oats, rye, rice, and bran. Tocopherol is found in drugstores, either alone or in multivitamin form. It is commonly called synthetic vitamin E. Tocotrienol has proven efficacy to lower blood cholesterol levels even in small doses. Thus, it aids in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Vitamin E Tocotrienol is very effecti...