What is gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)?
GLA is an omega-6 fatty acid found in certain plant oils, such as evening primrose oil and borage oil.
What is evening primrose oil?
Evening primrose oil is a plant-based oil extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose (Oenothera biennis).
What is a fatty acid?
A fatty acid is a building block of fats and oils. There are different types of fatty acids, such as saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9. Evening primrose oil mainly contains omega-6 fatty acids, including gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).