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Hair Mineral Analysis
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£ 189,00
Food Intolerance 40 items added to cart
Food Intolerance 40 items
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£ 69,00
Vitamin Test (A, B3, B5 & Biotin) added to cart
Vitamin Test (A, B3, B5 & Biotin)
Nutritional Tests
£ 150,00
Food Intolerance 240 items added to cart
Food Intolerance 240 items
Allergy & Intolerance Tests
£ 289,00
Pollen Allergy Test added to cart
Pollen Allergy Test
Allergy & Intolerance Tests
£ 39,00
Neurotransmitters XL added to cart
Neurotransmitters XL
Neurotransmitters
£ 449,00
Celiac/Gluten Intolerance Test added to cart
Celiac/Gluten Intolerance Test
Allergy & Intolerance Tests
£ 19,00
Histamine Intolerance Test added to cart
Histamine Intolerance Test
Allergy & Intolerance Tests
£ 49,00
Understand your results (15 min) added to cart
Understand your results (15 min)
Other Health Tests
£ 39,00
Women's Hormone Test added to cart
Women's Hormone Test
Hormone Tests
£ 159,00
Fecal occult blood test added to cart
Fecal occult blood test
Gut Health Tests
£ 19,00
H. pylori test (peptic ulcer) added to cart
H. pylori test (peptic ulcer)
Gut Health Tests
£ 19,00
Food Intolerance 80 items added to cart
Food Intolerance 80 items
Allergy & Intolerance Tests
£ 99,00
Intestinal worms test added to cart
Intestinal worms test
Gut Health Tests
£ 179,00
Vitamin Test (B12, Folate, D, E, Q10) added to cart
Vitamin Test (B12, Folate, D, E, Q10)
Nutritional Tests
£ 133,00
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is a beneficial Omega-6 fatty acid found in certain plant-based oils. Unlike other Omega-6 fatty acids, GLA is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is used in managing conditions like eczema, PMS, and arthritis....
What is gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)?
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid, part of the Omega-6 family. It’s found in several plant-based oils, including evening primrose oil, borage oil, and black currant seed oil. Unlike most Omega-6 fatty acids, which can be pro-inflammatory, GLA can act to reduce inflammation. The body can convert linoleic acid (LA) to GLA, but this process can be inefficient, leading to the potential benefits of direct GLA supplementation.
Who would benefit from testing gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) levels?
- Individuals with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or eczema.
- Women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or breast pain.
- Those with a family history of heart disease, as GLA may have heart health benefits.
- People suffering from diabetic neuropathy.
- Individuals not consuming sufficient amounts of GLA-rich foods.
What is the role of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in the body?
GLA plays an important role in the body’s inflammatory responses. It is converted into dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA), which can produce anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. This makes GLA unique among Omega-6 fatty acids, as it can help to counteract the typically pro-inflammatory effects of other Omega-6 fats. GLA also contributes to maintaining the health and structure of cell membranes.
What are the symptoms of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) deficiency?
Test(s) that measure/test for Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
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Omega-3 Plus
Most of us recognize the importance of omega-3, but how many are aware of the balance between omega-3 and omega-6, or the ratio of saturated to unsaturated fats in our body? The Om...
£ 79,00
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