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NSI Borage Oil -- 1300 mg - 240 Softgels

Rich, natural source of essential fatty acid Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). Has anti-inflammatory properties and may help maintain healthy skin, joint and cardiovascular function. How does Borage Oil work? Borage oil, also known as starflower oil and borage seed oil, is derived from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis). It is a rich source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), a member of the omega-6 essential fatty acid family. Essential fatty acids are essential because the body needs them for proper formation and function of every cell in the body, but it cannot produce them on its own they must be obtained through diet. Omega-6 essential fatty acid GLA can be obtained through dietary sources such as organ meats or certain seed oils including borage, primrose, black currant and hemp. Borage oil contains the highest percentage of GLA among the seed oils. GLA is a precursor to several prostaglandins, which are hormone-like compounds that play a part in blood vessel health, cholesterol levels, and skin and joint health. Prostaglandins are believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and may also have beneficial effects on muscle relaxation, joint lubrication and immune health. NSI® BioAsteri™ Borage Oil contains high levels of omega-6 GLA and is the first borage oil in the world to be GRAS-certified (generally recognized as safe). It contains non-GMO borage oil with 23% GLA per one-softgel serving. NSI Borage Oil is better because it:. Delivers 1,300 mg borage oil per serving. Also provides 480 mg of omega-6 linoleic acid and 195mg of omega-9 oleic acid per serving. Did You Know? All NSI supplements are packaged in HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles. These bottles keep moisture vapor out, protecting the freshness and integrity of their contents, and are 400% more effective compared other brands currently using PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles. HDPE bottles do not break as glass can and are also recyclable so we urge you to please recycle them.

Average Customer Rating:

4.4 out of 5

6 of 7 (86%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for NSI Borage Oil -- 1300 mg - 240 Softgels

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Borage Oil, January 3, 2009
By kiddo from las vegas,nv

"I have dry eyes that tear alot. Since taking Borage Oil I have about 95% improvement. Before tears would roll down my face for hours,since taking Borage Oil about 3 a day it only happens very rarely & only for a short time."

Age: 65-74
Gender: Female

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Review 2 for NSI Borage Oil -- 1300 mg - 240 Softgels

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3 out of 5

Tastes like fish oil, December 12, 2008
By Sandy45 from Arizona

"I normally buy this and think that it is effective. Recently because of my reflux problem I have been biting the capsule, swallowing the oil, and discarding the capsule. This borage oil has a very fishy taste, much worse than the NSI Mega EFA (which has a very mild taste). I do not understand why borage oil would taste fishy. I have decided to try a different borage oil to see if another brand tastes fishy/bad as well. I want to find a borage oil that does not leave that horrible fishy taste in my mouth when I take the oil out of the capsule."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female

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Review 3 for NSI Borage Oil -- 1300 mg - 240 Softgels

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3 out of 5

August 9, 2008
By lucky13 from Tennessee

"Reasonably good value, but (unless I missed something on the side panel) this product is NOT cold pressed."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female

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Review 4 for NSI Borage Oil -- 1300 mg - 240 Softgels

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Value, August 11, 2007
By BrownEyedGirl from Jacksonville, FL

Value:		5 out of 5
Quality:		5 out of 5
Effectiveness:		4 out of 5
Satisfaction:		5 out of 5

"My doctor recommended that I take Borage Oil to
help my diabetic neuropathy in my feet and legs. I bought my first gels from a national chain store and felt it was a good value but when I needed to purchase more I could not find them in any of the local stores of the same chain, where they were definitely much lower priced than other stores. So I looked on line and found Vita Cost and compared prices and found an excellent price on this product.
When I broke it down to price per gel per mg it is a far better price than the national discount store offered."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 1-2 supplements daily
Referral source: Physician
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Over 180 days

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Review 5 for NSI Borage Oil -- 1300 mg - 240 Softgels

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Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Excellent!, May 7, 2007
By sunnyintx

Value:		5 out of 5
Quality:		5 out of 5
Effectiveness:		5 out of 5
Satisfaction:		5 out of 5

"This is a great supplement, and has been very effective for both my husband and for me. We've given some to firends, who have also had good results."

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Ratings-Only Reviews for NSI Borage Oil -- 1300 mg - 240 Softgels

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Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Would recommend?: Yes 2 out of 2