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Blackcurrant Seed Oil

GLA + ALA omega-3/6.

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Overview

GLA + ALA omega-3/6.

Natural sources
  • Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
  • Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
  • Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
Common forms
  • Capsule or softgel
  • Powder
  • Sublingual or buccal
  • Liposomal liquid

Mechanism of action

GLA and stearidonic acid.

Pathways
  • · stearidonic acid

Effects on the body

Supports
Anti-inflammatory

Organ system effects

Skin

Blackcurrant Seed Oil supports collagen synthesis, antioxidant defense, or barrier function in skin and integumentary tissues.

Evidence-based benefits

Anti-inflammatory

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · Well tolerated
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Blackcurrant Seed Oil use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • Collagen peptides
        Provides amino acid substrate for connective tissue synthesis.
      • Vitamin C
        Required cofactor for collagen hydroxylation.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      500–1000 mg
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the capsule or softgel form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      Either with or without food.

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      RCTBr J Rheumatol · 1993

      Blackcurrant for RA

      Watson J, et al.

      21 RA patients

      Key findings

      Reduced joint pain.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Blackcurrant Seed Oil — Anti-inflammatory

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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