Re: GLA other than in Vege oils?

[Guest guest]

Dan,

> Does any animal food have any significant portion of GLA(Gamma-

> linolenic acid).

Liver has some GLA, but it and other animal foods primarily contain

arachidonic acid, which is the only omega-6 fatty acid with clearly

demonstrated essentiality. The main benefit of GLA is probably that

it is more easily converted to arachidonic acid than linoleic acid.

These plant oils are loaded with linoleic acid, which is undesirable.

Liver contains a good amount of arachidonic acid, some GLA, and very

little linoleic acid, and a very low total amount of PUFA and fat in

general.

Chris

[Guest guest]

Dan,

What are the desired benifits you are looking for in GLAs?

Just, Jim

repent_kog_is_near <repent_kog_is_near@...> wrote:

Does any animal food have any significant portion of GLA(Gamma-

linolenic acid).

I am looking for sources other than Borage, Evening Primrose etc

vegetable Oils, as a source for GLA.

Thanks

-Dan

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jim,

My understanding was that it was the right thing to avoid Omega 6

fats, but often, in health circles, it was always said the only omega

6 worth getting was GLA as it has healing properties etc. But the

only major source was some selected vege oils, which i did not

prefer.

BUt,if i am remembering right, our body can make little of GLA, but

they say diet & aging can significantly affect that.. am i right?

But as says, if AA is the main need, and that is easily

acquired from animal fats, that should suffice, as I prefer not to

load up on linoleic acid...

What are you thoughts on this, Jim..

Thanks to for his research & help..

Thanks.

-Dan.

> Does any animal food have any significant portion of GLA

(Gamma-

> linolenic acid).

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> I am looking for sources other than Borage, Evening Primrose etc

> vegetable Oils, as a source for GLA.

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> Thanks

> -Dan

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