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Burn Off That Holiday Padding

by Margaret Durst

GLA

GLA is an important fatty acid for several reasons. It is anti-inflammatory; it is a hormone precursor; and it boosts metabolism. Supplemental sources of GLA are evening primrose, borage and black currant seed oil. I take a blend of the three because they each act a little differently in the body.

For its anti-inflammatory properties, GLA has been used successfully in rheumatoid arthritis. It is also helpful in chronic skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. GLA is also beneficial for those with cardiovascular disease because it reduces platelet aggregation and therefore clotting and also tends to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. GLA is also beneficial for allergies and asthma.

As a hormone precursor, GLA is excellent at reducing PMS symptoms and along with hot flashes and other menopausal issues – meaning it is a hormone balancer for all ages. GLA is also very helpful at reducing symptoms of fibrocystic breast disease.

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December 5, 2009

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