Letter G

Gamma-linolenic acid

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Abbreviated GLA.

An essential polyunsaturated fatty acid contained in some plant seed oils including evening primrose oil, black currant oil, and borage oil.

GLA has been used for a number of different disorders.

GLA is of no benefit for eczema

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