Statements (49)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:brand
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bayer_Borage_Oil
gptkb:Bayer_Evening_Primrose_Oil |
gptkbp:benefits |
skin health
anti-inflammatory properties hormonal balance eczema treatment breast pain relief |
gptkbp:composed_of |
from linoleic acid
|
gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:20th_century
|
gptkbp:dissolved |
soluble in organic solvents
|
gptkbp:first_introduced |
arachidonic acid
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
gamma-linolenic acid
|
gptkbp:ingredients |
available as a dietary supplement
C18 H30 O2 |
gptkbp:is_found_in |
borage oil
black currant seed oil evening primrose oil |
gptkbp:mass |
278.44 g/mol
|
gptkbp:notable_work |
plant oils
|
gptkbp:related_to |
omega-3 fatty acids
essential fatty acids linoleic acid fatty acid metabolism |
gptkbp:research |
ongoing studies on health benefits
analyzed for cardiovascular disease prevention evaluated for rheumatoid arthritis treatment examined for PMS relief explored for weight loss effects investigated for cancer treatment investigated for metabolic syndrome studied for diabetes management studied for multiple sclerosis effects |
gptkbp:role |
cell membrane structure
cardiovascular health immune function nervous system function metabolism regulation |
gptkbp:safety_features |
generally recognized as safe (GRAS)
|
gptkbp:side_effect |
allergic reactions
headaches gastrointestinal upset interactions with anticoagulants |
gptkbp:type |
omega-6 fatty acid
|
gptkbp:type_of |
506-26-3
|
gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:skincare_product
gptkb:drug nutraceuticals |