{"product_id":"genestra-gla-130-primrose-oil-90c","title":"Genestra Brands GLA 130 Primrose Oil 90c","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOmega-6 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 1920 mg of LA and 260 mg of GLA per daily dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrimrose oil is derived from evening primrose, a yellow flowering herb native to the Americas.\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is a natural source of omega-6 fatty acids that help to maintain optimal health. The structure and function of the skin, the largest organ in the body, is dependent on fatty acids.\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLA accounts for approximately 12% of fatty acids in the skin.\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is essential to maintain epidermal barrier integrity, which protects against environmental factors and the loss of electrolytes and water.2 Omega-6 fatty acid deficiencies have been associated with impaired epithelial cell function, including the loss of moisture in the skin and eyes.\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2,3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, daily supplementation with primrose oil for three months significantly improved the firmness, elasticity and barrier function of the skin in adults with dry skin.\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRecent research indicates that long term primrose oil supplementation may be required to improve skin health as it takes over four weeks for skin cells to regenerate and for a new fatty acid equilibrium to be reached.\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREFERENCES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. Greiner, S, Köhl, K. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2014; 5: 38.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. Nicolaou, A. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids. 2013; 88: 131–138.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. Aragona, P, Bucolo, C, Spinella, R, Giuffrida, S, Ferreri, G. IOVS. 2005; 46(12): 4474-4479.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. Muggli, R. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 2005; 27: 243–249.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GENESTRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42264543363146,"sku":"40276","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3284\/6410\/files\/products_883196100903_en_01_d8a98c41-2bd0-4af0-bc60-96442064fdd4.png?v=1751833522","url":"https:\/\/naturesourcedeals.myshopify.com\/products\/genestra-gla-130-primrose-oil-90c","provider":"Nature's Source USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}