Borage Oil
8 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
251 products in our catalogue print how much Borage Oil a serving holds.
Most common: 500 mg to 1 g, 36% of 251 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 50 mg or less | 13 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 9 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 37 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 51 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 91 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 50 |
Dose per serving from research
12 study groups in 7 studies say how much Borage Oil participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 1 g to 2.5 g and 2.5 g to 5 g, 33% of 12 study groups each.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 250 mg or less | 1 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 2 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 1 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 4 |
| 2.5 g to 5 g | 4 |
Benefit Evidence
Inflammation down: acne, gum
Inflammation down: ARDS, neutrophils
Inflammation down: LTB4 -50%
Inflammation down: acne, gum
Inflammation down: ARDS, neutrophils
Inflammation down: LTB4 -50%
Research sources
Inflammation (5)
- Suppression of leukotriene B4 generation by ex-vivo neutrophils isolated from asthma patients on dietary supplementation with gammalinolenic acid-containing borage oil: possible implication in asthma
PubMed ID: 15154607
Marked biochemical suppression of neutrophil LTB4 production demonstrates anti-inflammatory mediator changes.
- Effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid and gamma-linolenic acid on acne vulgaris: a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24553997
RCT in acne showed reduced inflammatory lesions and lowered tissue inflammation markers with GLA.
- Pilot study of dietary fatty acid supplementation in the treatment of adult periodontitis
PubMed ID: 12591005
Pilot periodontitis trial demonstrated reduced gingival inflammation and improved probing depths.
- A randomized, controlled study to evaluate the steroid sparing effect of essential fatty acid supplementation in the treatment of canine atopic dermatitis
PubMed ID: 15214949
Borage+fish oil reduced clinical signs and steroid requirement in dogs with atopic dermatitis, indicating anti-inflammatory effects (combination therapy).
- Effect of enteral feeding with eicosapentaenoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, and antioxidants in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Enteral Nutrition in ARDS Study Group
PubMed ID: 10470743
Enteral EPA+GLA reduced lung inflammation and neutrophils in ARDS, though attribution to GLA alone is limited by combination formula.
Cell health (4)
- Double-blind, multicentre analysis of the efficacy of borage oil in patients with atopic eczema
PubMed ID: 10233322
Large eczema trial showed increased erythrocyte DGLA with supplementation despite lack of clinical improvement—clear cellular biochemical change.
- Essential fatty acids in breast milk of atopic mothers: comparison with non-atopic mothers, and effect of borage oil supplementation
PubMed ID: 10713746
Dose-dependent increases in breast-milk GLA and DGLA show incorporation into maternal milk lipids (repeat of key cellular evidence).
- Randomized, double-blind trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation with fish oil and borage oil in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 15069395
Supplementation with GLA+DHA produced measurable growth and subgroup neurodevelopmental effects, implying cellular/nutritional impact in infants.
- Prospective clinical trial examining the impact of genetic variation in FADS1 on the metabolism of linoleic acid- and ɣ-linolenic acid-containing botanical oils
PubMed ID: 32167131
Well-controlled crossover trial showed genotype-dependent increases in circulating GLA and especially DGLA after borage oil, a clear cellular metabolic effect.
Metabolism (2)
- Gamma-linolenate reduces weight regain in formerly obese humans
PubMed ID: 17513402
Randomized trial showed a large, clinically meaningful reduction in weight regain over ~1 year with GLA supplementation.
- Is there a beneficial effect of gamma-linolenic acid supplementation on body fat in postmenopausal hypertensive women? A prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33534427
Improved waist-hip ratio in hypertensive postmenopausal women indicates favorable effects on body-fat distribution.
Blood circulation (1)
- Is there a beneficial effect of gamma-linolenic acid supplementation on body fat in postmenopausal hypertensive women? A prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33534427
Randomized trial in hypertensive postmenopausal women showed significant systolic/diastolic BP reductions with GLA.
Heart health (1)
- Is there a beneficial effect of gamma-linolenic acid supplementation on body fat in postmenopausal hypertensive women? A prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33534427
Controlled trial in hypertensive women showed significant BP reductions and improved waist-hip ratio—clinically relevant to cardiovascular risk.
Skin appearance (1)
- Effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid and gamma-linolenic acid on acne vulgaris: a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24553997
Acne trial reduced both inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions, improving skin appearance.
Skin hydration (1)
- Clinical effects of undershirts coated with borage oil on children with atopic dermatitis: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18078406
Children wearing borage-oil–coated undershirts had reduced TEWL and improved skin symptoms over 2 weeks.
Skin soothing (1)
- Clinical effects of undershirts coated with borage oil on children with atopic dermatitis: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18078406
Short trial with borage-oil-coated undershirts reduced redness and itching and lowered TEWL in children.
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Products with Borage Oil
Search all356 products whose verified label declares Borage Oil — not every bottle that mentions it in a title.
