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Other Nutriment Oils

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Are there pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in Spectrum's Borage Oil?
Why would someone choose to take Flax Borage Oil instead of regular Flax Oil?

Are there pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in Spectrum's Borage Oil?

In tests of the level of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in our Borage Oil, the results have been "non-detected." Borage does have alkaloids, but they tend not to transfer well into the oil.

Our Borage Oil is expeller pressed—an extraction technique also known as mechanical pressing—and does not use high levels of heat. Alkaloids are not expressed when using this processing method.

Spectrum Essential and Spectrum Natural Oils are expeller pressed and 100% natural.

Why would someone choose to take Flax Borage Oil instead of regular Flax Oil?

Flax Borage is a good alternative to Flax Oil for the customer who is interested in the added benefit of borage oil. Borage is naturally rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which promotes healthy circulation, skin, joints and hormonal balance making Flax Borage oil a great choice for women with PMS and menopause symptoms.