Borage Oil

The Omega-6 That Actually FIGHTS Inflammation
(and why I pair it with fish oil for the ultimate joint/brain combo)

Most omega-6 = inflammatory junk from processed seed oils.

Borage oil is the rare exception.

It’s loaded with GLA (gamma-linolenic acid)—the rare omega-6 that skips the inflammatory pathway and turns into DGLA → PGE1 (anti-inflammatory prostaglandins that calm pain, swelling, and nerve irritation).

Fish oil (EPA+DHA) gives you resolvins & protectins (the “turn inflammation OFF” crew).

Borage oil gives you PGE1 (the “block the fire from even starting” crew).

Together? They’re the dynamic duo that shuts inflammation down from two directions.

Real benefits people feel fast:

• Joint pain / arthritis (often as good as NSAIDs, no gut damage)
• Nerve pain & neuropathy (GLA improves nerve conduction)
• Eczema, psoriasis, acne – GLA restores ceramides and calms overactive immune response in the skin. Multiple studies show 360–480 mg GLA/day clears eczema in 8-12 weeks, often better than steroids topically. Works solo, but stacked with fish oil = next level (inside-out healing). (multiple RCTs).
• ADHD / mood raises DGLA (better dopamine regulation, calmer focus)  (small studies + Bergman’s clinical experience)
• PMS / breast pain / endometriosis – GLA → PGE1 relaxes smooth muscle, drops prolactin, cuts pain 40–60 % (gold standard for cyclic mastalgia).
• Rheumatoid arthritis – 1.4–2.8 g GLA/day = same pain relief as NSAIDs in some trials, no gut damage.

 

Dosing for Real Results

• Start: 500–1,000 mg GLA/day (2–4 Borage caps or 5–8 EPO caps)
• Therapeutic: 1,500–2,400 mg GLA/day (split doses) for arthritis, skin, hormones
• With meals + vitamin E (prevents oxidation)
  

RECOMMENDED BORAGE OIL:

https://www.iherb.com/pr/now-foods-borage-oil-120-softgels/441?rcode=ATJ5704

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I keep my Borage in the fridge (freezing works too—no burps).

When my joints or nerves act up, I hit both hard for a week and the difference is night-and-day.

Who else has tried Borage oil and felt the “wait… this actually works” moment?

I keep my Borage in the fridge (no burps).

#BorageOil #Omega6ThatHeals #FishOilStack #InflammationRelief

SUPPORTING LINKS:

1. Borage oil converts to DGLA → PGE1 anti-inflammatory
   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975646/
2. Joint Pain / Arthritis
   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC292992/
3. Eczema/Psoriasis/Acne
   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8105655/
4. Eczema/Psoriasis/Acne
   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5006549/
5. Nerve Pain / Neuropathy
   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8931113/
6. Nerve Pain / Neuropathy
   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3977504/
7. ADHD / Mood
   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9416383/
8. PMS/Breast Pain
   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272480485_Premenstrual_syndrome_Clinical_assessment_of_treatment_outcomes_following_Borago_officinalis_extract_therapy
9. Endometriosis
   https://lamclinic.com/blog/vitamins-for-endometriosis/
10. Endometriosis

https://wholehealthchicago.com/blog/2009/05/11/