Black Currant Seed Oil — answers to black currant oil
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An oil pressed from the seeds of the black currant plant, notable for containing gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid.
Why it’s used
Taken by some for skin health or to ease joint discomfort, based on the anti-inflammatory role attributed to GLA.
What the evidence is for
anti-inflammatory or skin-related effects of GLA.
What the evidence says
Clinical evidence for GLA-containing oils, including black currant seed oil, for these uses is limited and inconsistent; European regulators reviewing similar GLA health claims have generally found the evidence insufficient to support them.
Context
Studies of GLA-rich oils have used varying doses and preparations, with no consistently established effective amount.
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