What is Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)? - Dr. Berg
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Dr. Berg talks about GLA and what these are.
Omega 3 fatty acid and omega 6 fatty acid. GLA is different in that despite being omega-6, it is still anti-inflammatory.
This includes:
BORAGE OIL
BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
HELP OIL
Dr. Eric Berg explains what Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) is. GLA is also known as omega-6 fatty acid. You can find omega 6 in oils such as borage oil, black current seeds, evening primrose oil, and hempseed.
Find out the amazing benefits of omega 6 and how it can help you!
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Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Evening primrose oil is the only thing that keeps my cystic acne at bay!
KJ what brand are you using ?
@@Science__2024nerd take any you can also get one which has 1000mg in it but you can also search for omega soft.
Do you take it orally or topically?
@@andysvideodiary they are pills.
Do you take the pills or use it topically?
I got tremendous improvement from menstrual cycle pains every time l used evening primrose 🙏🏽
Whenever I hear Dr. Berg speak about cod liver oil it takes me back to the days when I was in my 20's and worked as an Exhibit Interpreter on the L.A. Dunton at Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. I was one of the people that answered questions that visitors had - anyway, the Dunton was a fishing schooner from 1890-something, and the fishermen most often caught cod. They would filet them right there on the deck and put the livers into a bucket, and my job would always be to ask, "Do you know why they saved those?" The older adults would smile or roll their eyes and the younger people would always give me blank stares. Nowadays it has been coming back, but it is flavored and much more palatable. I think it is also available as capsules.
Can you tell me how should I take cod liver oil the dosage
I really do appreciate you dr. Berg you really do have a gift for helping people
FANTASTIC!!! As usual highly informative and straight to the point. Thank you so much for making us healthier, wiser, slimmer and most importantly, PRETTIER!!!
Hi Doc! I found your channel a couple months ago, subbed & have valued your advice! I am AfAmerican 42, 5'9, 206lbs, diabetic w/ HBP, High Cholesterol etc. I know now inflammation from my diet is the issue. I am working on integrating more potassium rich food sources. My question to you is. . . What's your opinion of Black seed oil? Should I implement it?
Thanks so much for this information. On my list for my next order. Have been using plant based supplements for years now. Borage oil will find itself in my regular routine. Only an extra .06 a day. At 58 yrs old, most mistake me for my late 40's. With 7 adult children and 11 grandchildren under 11, I plan on hanging around a while. Thanks Doc. for your life extending information.
How about preservatives etc ? Would it not cause problems in long term ?
I’m growing borage, I use it for asthma and thyroid. I have not been on meds for them in over a year.
Thank you Dr. Eric, having seen your chart, I know now that I'm on the right track but would Evening Primrose oil help in weight loss? Would appreciate your feedback.
thanks Dr. Berg for acknowledging us with these videos of very good information. but i can't able to find the final conclusion from your videos.
Thank you for clearing up the Omega 3 and 6 confusion I was having.
So, what--I should be avoiding Omega 6 stuff???
I'm still a little confused. Do you know if I can take borage oil soft gels with omega 3 together.
@@OrlenaGEstradaIt’s fine to take those together, it’s the omega 6 in certain oils you want to avoid. Evening Primose and Borage oil are what you want to take.
No, he is saying that the 0mega 6 which contains the GLA is good for you, but it sounds like he wants us to take omega 3 foods with the omega 6 foods and combine them.
Very helpful. Dr. Berg is always thorough in his explanations of the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Dr Berg,
Can you make a video on Alopecia Areata,
What causes spot baldness and how to treat it.
Good stuff
Thanks for watching!
Omg the more I learn the more I need to add to my day. How do you get everything in just eating once a day?
Meatloaf made with riced cauliflower instead of crackers or bread, and vegetables including tomatoes fried in healthy omega 6 oil? These are things I’m going to try.
Cod baked on a bed of vegetables with lots of garlic and lemon and one of the 4 heathy omega 6 oils.
Slightly less processed deli meat as a wrap for tacos.
Homemade sausage and egg bake.
And take vitamin D3 and K2 as supplements.
I know your message was 3 years ago, but I hope this helps anyway. I’m going to try these things.
Dr. Berg, I am always thankful for all your videos. I am hesitating about GLA since I've read that increase cancer risk? Do you have a video explaining about GLA risks please? Many thanks!
Oh really??? That’s scary where did you read that
Thank you for the brevity! This truly helped my knowledge.
Dr. Berg love your videos, so can you take Evening primrose oil along with Fish oil ? An what is a good amount to take of both ?
Very safe to take both usually I take one gram each together with big meal
This is very helpful , I just started using a borage oil so im excited to see what my skin looks like in 30 days!
Hey..any update please? I'm considering tu buy EPO but still struggling to find the best brand
A bit of research I've done (yes I'm not a doctor) Omega 6 in large doses is great but it's a inflammatory and Omega 3 is needed to combat against the side effect of omega 6. That's why you need more Om'3 than Om'6 to regulate. I love your work btw but have heard others say this.
GLA is an antiinflammatory omega-6. They are not all the same. Hundreds of diff fatty acids from different sources.
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Dr. Berg Good morning
Please give video on pure vegetarian keto as I had option of paneer only plus veggies.
GLA improved my atopic dermatitis like crazy -totally cured it. Also improved my mother’s rheumatoid arthritis. This should be prescribed as mandatory supplement
Might I ask how you used it to cure it? How much took you daily and how long did it take?
@@KillNichMichShe is in a better place now ?
Good morning Dr. Berg
Thanks for all your teachings. Wow I'm learning so much. I'm so happy I found you here in CZcams. I ha e to buy your books.
Dr Berg, Another request- Please do a video on Keto & Vegetarian & IF. As I can't seen to stomach dairy, or meat any more especially red meat! Plant based with nuts & seeds So just worried i am getting all my daily allowance as quite active with exercise.
❤❤❤I'm managing GNC 🎉 thank you for always being on here!!!
How the results? is it worth to buy that brand
How do you stay energetic and happy while you’re doing this fasting thing?
What about spirulina? Is that something you would advice to take? Thank you!
Wowwww great great info . Thank u
What are the differences between GLA and CLA?
Hey Doc does linolenic acid helps absorption of vitamin d3??
What does the alpha and gamma signify in alpha and gamma linolenic acids? Thanks
Can genuine extra virgine high polyphenol medicinal olive oil be as effective as borage oil? Which is better for inflammation?? Boron or Borage oil??
My doctor prescribed me this evening primrose +omega 6,,im taking it now for 4days....
Is it ok to use high oleic sunflower oil for cooking? There's no coconut oil where I live.
Isn't Linolenic Acid good for acne as well. ?
i use omega 3 for 10 years, it is amazing. i never tried borage, i will try. i have acne and seborrhea on my scalp, maybe will help me,xxx
Help epo
Greetings. I am looking to take the least amount of supplements as I can. Is there one or two supplements I can take daily that cover the gamut of health benefits? Like say can I just take for example magnesium citrate and evening primrose oil for stress, hormonal balance, sleep, and energy/libido? With all of the supplements out there it is very overwhelming and I don't want to take everything I read or hear about.
@@simbalantana4572 I forgot about this comment. Heh. I've just been taking C, zinc, D from greens and mushrooms, and B6/12.
Thanks
Tnk u so much for this
Please do a video about lecithin!
what is the diff between simple primrose oil/ or with GLA
The doc, rules.
Thank youuuu
Dr. Berg, How many mg per day is need for BORAGE oil? Thanks!
How To Use Both Plz tell me
Dr Berg is evening primrose better than borage? I’ve heard evening primrose is supposed to be better even though it has less gla. Thanks.
You heard it’s better than borage? Why?
I take evening primrose oil it helps
I love this so much ! I've learned so much from you . Thank you for taking the time to help us ! You are amazing 👏
I love watching your videos dr , but the only things you never answered my questions , and I have question today for you about evening primrose oil, I’m 61 years old; I lost so much of my hair after menopause and now I started taking primrose oil and my question is I feel pain on my scalp and loosing hair again , and I’m concerned if this product can cause cancer and for how long can we take this 🙏🏻
I'm not familiar with primrose oil causing cancer - you may need to research that. Here's a video that may help czcams.com/video/M1zphh8YzD8/video.html
is sesame oil ok as i believe it is high in omega 6
Can i take hemp oil and evening primrose oil together
Gla with coconut oil will benefit to reduce weight?
I have been taking BORAGE OIL for many years and doc says BINGO on my health !
The supplements I see at my local vitamin shop only contain 30 to 70 mg of GLA and webmd recommends 380-500mg. Any idea where to get a proper supplement?
I’m going to start this and keto. I’m 5’0 and 238 lbs. I just got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. My brother, father, maternal grandmother, cousins, uncles everyone pretty much have been diagnosed with diabetes and heart disease. For some reason I was diagnosed much later, maybe due to how active I was. Now that I have 4 kids, 12, 7,6, and 4, I’ve been very sedentary, covid making it even worse, and I’m a smoker. I’m going to give up everything but smoking at first, and then give up smoking when I think I have a handle on the keto (no cheating). I was thinking of going carnivore to start, with two days water fasting per week, but I’m not sure if it’ll work. And the quality of meats I have access to is not great, Walmart, but I’m going to ask some farmers around town if I could buy eggs and meat straight from them. Wish me luck! I want to be around for my kids!
How does GLA and specifically borage oil affect male hormones? Is there any concern?
Dr pls can my husband also take this evening primrose oil. We are trying for a baby?
Eveving primrose oil is the only thing that cleared up the eczema on my hands ....a true miracle !!
Internal or topical?
It cleaned up my ear eczema within days. The prescribed medication only helped temporarily. I'll continue to take EPO and hope it will help my asthma.
@Pretty Young Thing PYT wow really? I have the same issue for over 15 years! It got better but never recovered from this. I'll try this!
@@Daisy_Dobby yes it works but you have to take it every day. If you don't take it, the ear eczema will come back.
@@prettyyoungthingpyt5015how much do you take per day
In my organic hempseed oil there is like 8000 omeaga 6 and 2000 omega 3 oil is this a bad combo?
Is EPO good for psoriasis?
Dr berg do you know about camelina oil ??
I like to eat ricotta cheese with evening primerose oil with flex seed chocolate flavored I buy at Sprouts store it is sold refrigerated
Is Chia seed oil in COQ10 supplements considered safe? Since it is a linoleic acid and seed oils are considered unhealthy.
Hi Dr eric berg, I love your videos thank you. Can you take borage oil and breastfeed? Currently take EPO 1000mg but read conflicting articles one said it can increase breast milk, another said don't use if breastfeeding.
Please consult with your doctor before taking any supplements.
Dr. Berg's Support Team.
New coach new supplements including evening primrose and I knew I had to search dr berg for the information feeling better now 😅
Sir, I have been taking a pill which contains 10 mg of GLA for the past 4 days. I have lost 1 kg weight without going to gym or doing anything at all.Can you please tell me what is going on ?
What brand do you take?
Thank you ❤️
You're welcome!
Hello Dr. Eric ,
I tried keto and lost 8 kg and when I came to normal diet I gained more weight than that and I think my body is adrenal type plus fats is all over. Wht shud I do
Is it bad for liver kidneys?
Is it bad for the liver?
I have recently started taking Borage oil that Dr. Berk has recommended, Natural Nutra Borage oil, and it keeps me awake. I feel much better on it, but I can't sleep. I don't want to stop taking it. Should I use a 3-6-9 supplement instead, perhaps balance me out better? What brand would you recommend?
You could try hemp seed oil instead. It has less gla, but has omega 3-6-9 in the optimum ratio for health.
Take evening primrose oil for pms pains moody skin etv
Dr Berg , you are truly a genius !!!
Thanks for your support!
Hi Sir , I have comedonal acne... And I read on articles that it is because of the lack of linoleic fatty acid in the skin ... Linoleic is Omega 6 right ? But when I learn about Omega 3, I am in a confused status right now... Is it right what I study ? Should I take Omega 6 fatty acid ?
How’s it? Did you take Borage oil?
@@asa9547 no
@@asa9547
Do u use Borage oil ?
If so what’s the protocol ?
And what’s your source ?
Thank you very much
You're most welcome.
Thank you
You're very welcome!
Dr. Berg's Support Team
Omg I love thisssss
Thank you doctor.. Can men benefit from prim rose oil? I bought one yesterday cod liver oil with prim rose. Since my husband has eczema patches on his legs. Can I give him this for a clearer skin?
Nobody replied to your comment. Yes men can take it. I have eczema and immediately after taking this it started to clear up. After suffering forever trying everything internally and externally. It could also be the iodine that I introduced to my diet. Also eat an alkaline diet that will help. Ps I'm female.
@@blueberry7595 Great for men's hair... skin will seem to produce more oil.. Been using it for a decade..
Another *to buy* item going on to my shopping list. lol
Should we apply borage oil on skin or use it in our diet?
Just swallow before lunch
does it helps in hyperpigmentation
is primerose oil good for menopausal woman?
What brand?
Hello, Dr. Berg! I wanted to try borage after finishing my bottle of evening primrose oil. However, I'm not sure if it's totally safe. Is the amount of ayrrolizidine alkaloids in borage enough to harm the liver?
I have anxiety and depression and I am on 1 mg of klonopin and the doctor also said I should take Benadryl when I wake up in the night....it is making me feel sick all of it and now he wants me to go on Lexapro.....I am 76.....will taking Borage oil help with anxiety and depression and will it conflict with the klonopin....HELP!
My friend. Please try ashwagandha and holy basil. I feel you. Megs
what about linoleic acid?
Thank you very much Dr Berg for clearing up the information that lacks a practical view in most web sites. Also about Vitamin C complex, there is almost no information and confusion with ascorbic acid that is not vitamin C as 99% of medical Doctors and nutritionist believe.
Dr berg please help me.!!! I have raynaud and I will like to know your thoughts about it and how to treat it. Thanks and greetings from Bolivia
Benfotamine200 mg thrice a day along with bcomplex
Try curraNZ; New Zealand black currant extract. 1-2 capsules daily. It's is very good for circulatory disorders.
God Bless Everyone
Im confused. I have fatty liver sp is it safe to take borage oil
please tell me what oil should I take. my skin is very very dry it looks like a coconut tree sounds funny. I tried putting lotion but it is not good. some time its start itching, especially when I come from the shower. please let me know which oil is better to consume. someone recommended getting evening primrose oil (1300mg) (women's health) a natural source of GLA. but is it good for men?
American Made oneplace You should get some Cod Liver oil and try not to shower with hot water. Also, if you take a shot of apple cider vinegar in the morning it helps balance out your skin. Don't forget to drink lots of water. Try to find some pure Aloe Vera liquid and apply it on your skin after you shower, it works best when your skin is still damp.
Rose Noire thank you... 😙
Coconut oil is great for your skin
works great for men too.. skin will be more oily, which is a good thing imo... great for hair too..
Dr Eric
Thank You So Much for all that you put into the Health Videos. My wife and I Love Them!!! They are really helping alot.
God Bless You and Your Family!!!!
Hello doctor berg I have pcos and a very small uterine fibroid I started taking 4000 mg of evening primrose oil a day and have suddenly developed bleeding my last period was two weeks ago I don't know why this is happening :(
See your dr
You changed your shirt very fast, Doc😆
Which oils is good to cook with?🎈🎈🎈🎈
usa gal coconut oil, ghee, butter.
Someone recommended primerose oil w/gla for us women specially for menstrual and pcos I am so going to buy it. Thx 👏
Did you try it???
Is it useful for hot flashes???
What is pcos?
I love evening primrose oil for pms how was it for u
Last time i got no period for 4 months.. and I took Blooming G its borage oil supplement.. and surprisingly Got my menstruation in just taking it for 1 month..
Is borage oil good for men I heard it increases estrogen
Any clue how much to take daily ?
I heard Emu oil also has GLA.
Hello Dr. Berg
It surprises me that you forgot to mention the best source for this:
Linen Seed Oil 45%-71% Omega 3 and 12%-24% GLA
It is called Lin-Ole-Nic for a reason. Linenseed Oil is quite como (but expensive) here in Germany.
I am eating about 3 Tablespoons full every week and am convinced it does me good.
I love your channel and the fix the underlying cause approach
Sorry this is wrong. Linseed Oil contains ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) but not GLA ! (gamma-linolenic acid). both are helpful but different !
Amazing video... very informative and helpful..
Thank you so much for those very kind words :)