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Gamma Linolenic Acid, or GLA, an Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acid for Menopause

Menopause is an inevitable stage of life for every woman. Some women breeze through it, whereas other women have a difficult time with it.  Menopause can hit women as early as age of 40 and as late as 58.  It has many symptoms:-

l        Weight gain – particularly on the abdomen and around the waist.

l        Hot flashes

l        Night sweats

l        Mood swings

l        Anxiety

l        Depression

l        Fluctuations in sexual desire

l        Vaginal dryness

l        Dry, itchy skin

l        Problem hair

l        Insomnia

l        Fatigue

Going through menopause also puts women at an increased risk of diseases like breast cancer, cardiovascular heart disease and osteoporosis.

However, there are things can women can do during menopause to keep themselves healthy, to lessen the risk of such serious conditions and to alleviate the symptoms of menopause. A healthy diet combined with regular moderate exercise and the right natural supplements is a good formula for dealing with menopause..

Gamma Linolenic Acid, or GLA, is a wonderful Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acid that has many health benefits that can help women who are going through menopause. GLA is needed by the body for the production of prostaglandins, which are needed by the body for many vital functions including fluid balancing, blood pressure and for the production and function of hormones.

GLA can be formed by the body but a special enzyme, D-6D, is required and many people, particularly women suffering badly with menopause, have a low level of this enzyme. Taking a natural supplement containing GLA will enable the body to produce hormones and balance hormones correctly, thereby helping to alleviate menopausal symptoms such as night time sweats, hot flashes, mastalgia (breast pain), depression, mood swings and fluid retention. GLA is also effective at easing vaginal dryness and dry skin and hair. Another great thing about GLA is that it is also thought to help the body to burn fat and it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, by preventing the build up of plaque on the walls of the arteries!

So, how can you go about supplementing your diet with GLA? Borage Oil, also known as Starflower Oil, is the richest natural supplement source of GLA. It contains approximately 24% GLA. Evening Primrose Oil, a popular women's supplement, contains about 10% GLA but is rich in Linolenic Acid (74%) which is needed by the body for GLA production. Supplementing your diet with Borage Oil, and Evening Primrose Oil will ensure that your body has enough GLA to:-

l        Help balance your weight.

l        Keep your skin and hair looking good.

l        Prevent mood swings.

l        Lubricate the vagina.

l        Prevent or alleviate night sweats and hot flashes.

l        Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

l        Reduce fluid retention.

l        Prevent breast tenderness and pain.

GLA is an essential fatty acid that will help you to cope with menopause and enjoy your life.