Abstract Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, 18: 3n-6) is an omega-6 (n-6), 18 carbon (18C-)
polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) found in human milk and several botanical seed oils and …

The existing evidence for treatment of atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis, AE) is evaluated
using the national standard Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation. The …

This guideline was developed as a joint interdisciplinary European project, including
physicians from all relevant disciplines as well as patients. It is a consensus‐based …

Atopic dermatitis is a common, chronic inflammatory dermatosis that can affect all age
groups. This evidence-based guideline addresses important clinical questions that arise in …

B. N-3 EFAs and GLA administered to Westerners V. NLrrm~ ONAL USES OF GLA A. Infant
nutrition B. Ageing C. GLA as a nutrient other than at the extremes of life VI. MEDICAL USES …

Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements presents peer-reviewed, objective entries that
rigorously examine the most significant scientific research on basic chemical, preclinical …

Linoleic acid is the main dietary essential fatty acid (EFA). To be fully utilized by the body, it
must be metabolized to a range of other substances. The first step in this pathway is Δ-6 …

Research from the 1930s to the 1950s established that a deficit of n− 6 essential fatty acids
(EFAs) leads to an inflammatory skin condition in both animals and humans. In a common …

Answer patients' questions about botanical supplements quickly and easily! This informative
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To understand the in vivo metabolism of dietary γ-linolenic acid (GLA), we supplemented the
diets of 29 volunteers with GLA in doses of 1.5–6.0 g/d. Twenty-four subjects ate controlled …