SAFE
Borage Seed Oil
Borago officinalis seed oil
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
Essential Fatty Acids
PubMed Studies
7
About
Borage oil is the richest plant source of GLA (24%). Used for eczema, PMS, RA, and anti-inflammatory 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
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) free forms only safe. Anticoagulant interaction. Pregnancy: avoid. Epilepsy: caution.
🏷️ Other Names
Borago officinalis seed oil