SAFE
Black Currant Seed Oil
Ribes nigrum seed oil
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
Essential Fatty Acids
PubMed Studies
5
About
Black currant seed oil provides GLA (15-20%) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, 12-14%). Used for inflammation, PMS, and immune support.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Incorporated into cell membrane phospholipids altering membrane fluidity and lipid raft composition. Serve as precursors to specialised pro-resolving mediators (resolvins, protectins) that actively resolve inflammation. Activate PPAR nuclear receptors for metabolic gene transcription.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Anticoagulant interaction. Surgery: stop 2 weeks before. Generally well tolerated.
🏷️ Other Names
Ribes nigrum seed oil