Borage oil: a natural source of omega 6 and GLA
Borage oil, extracted from the seeds of Borago officinalis, is recognised for its exceptional richness in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a rare omega 6, but also for its complete composition of omega 3 and omega 9. Omega 3, represented in particular by alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), belongs to the family of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
From a biochemical perspective, ALA can undergo a series of enzymatic desaturations and elongations in the liver, leading to the formation of longer-chain fatty acids such as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Omega 3 fatty acids are then incorporated into various lipid complexes, such as membrane phospholipids, triglycerides or cholesteryl esters.
Thanks to this unique lipid profile, combining GLA, omega 3 and omega 9, borage oil retains a privileged place, linking tradition and modernity through the quality of its essential fatty acids.