{"product_id":"black-currant-seed-oil-250ct","title":"Black Currant Seed Oil 250ct","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; Features:\u003cbr\u003e* Supports joint health and comfort with prostaglandin production and healthy cytokine activity\u003cbr\u003e* Provides healthy immune system support\u003cbr\u003e* May promote estrogen balance and premenstrual comfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Natural plant source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA)\u003cbr\u003e* Contains 14% GLA\u003cbr\u003e* Easy-to-swallow softgels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirections \/ Usage:\u003cbr\u003eAs a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules, 1-2 times daily, with meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndications:\u003cbr\u003e* Ages 18 and up\u003cbr\u003e* Joint comfort support\u003cbr\u003e* Healthy immune system function\u003cbr\u003e* Premenstrual comfort‡\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScience \u0026amp; Research:\u003cbr\u003eBlack currant seed oil contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a fatty acid that has multiple physiological roles, including support for joint health, immune function and premenstrual comfort. Studies have shown that GLA promotes healthy prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) production. A six-month clinical trial performed at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center found that GLA was effective in supporting joint comfort.1 These results aligned with previous clinical trial data showing clinically and statistically significant support for joint health .2 A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial performed at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging reported that black currant seed oil supplementation provided immune support in elderly subjects, mainly by supporting prostaglandin (PGE2) production and Tlymphocyte function.3 Preliminary evidence suggests GLA may also support healthy estrogen balance and premenstrual comfort.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences:\u003cbr\u003e1. Zurier RB, et al. *Arthritis Rheum*. 1996 Nov;39(11):1808-17.\u003cbr\u003e2. Leventhal LJ, et al. *Ann Intern Med*. 1993 Nov 1;119(9):867-73.\u003cbr\u003e3. Wu D, et al. *Am J Clin Nutr.*. 1999 Oct;70(4):536-43.\u003cbr\u003e4. Watanabe S, et al. *J Oleo Sci*. 2005. 54(4); 217-224.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarning:\u003cbr\u003eIf you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage:\u003cbr\u003eStore in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource:\u003cbr\u003eBlack currant oil is derived from *Ribes nigrum* seed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pure Encapsulations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46275319300292,"sku":null,"price":98.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7168\/8900\/files\/4f9aaa13b31fb93372c53d9501b677f0b5f1a042757d545c75107819b63891cd_2.avif?v=1781956743","url":"https:\/\/valvistapharmacy.com\/products\/black-currant-seed-oil-250ct","provider":"Val Vista Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}