Features & benefits
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Source of linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid and stearic acid
- A source of essential fatty acids
Summary
Genestra’s Pumpkin Capsules offering a source of linoleic acid (LA) for the maintenance of good health with 1200 mg of LA per daily dose. Pumpkin seed oil is naturally high in the essential fatty acid LA, and helps to maintain optimal health. As essential fatty acids and their metabolites are required to help form the water-impermeable skin barrier, their deficiencies can lead to scaly skin and moisture loss in the skin and eyes. Dietary supplementation with LA can help to reverse these symptoms as LA accounts for approximately 12% of fatty acids in the skin, and is essential to maintain the skin’s structure and function. The formation of ceramides, lipids found in the outermost epidermal layer responsible for sealing in water, also depends on LA. In addition to its role in skin health, LA is an important energy source and can be metabolized to form other lipid molecules, including triglycerides and phospholipids. As a component of phospholipid membranes, LA also helps maintain membrane fluidity to ensure the proper functioning of cells.
Ingredients
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) Seed Oil/Huile de pépins de citrouille (Cucurbita pepo) 1000 mg, Yielding/ Rendement LA (Linoleic Acid)/ AL (Acide linoléique) 400 mg, OA (Oleic Acid)/ AO (Acide oléique) 180 mg, PA (Palmitic Acid)/ AP (Acide palmitique) 100 mg, SA (Stearic Acid)/ AS (Acide stéarique) 30 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, purified water
Suggested use
Take one capsule three times daily with meals, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Cautions & warnings
If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Guaranteed to contain no added wheat, starch, yeast, gluten, corn, soy, sodium, sugar, artificial colouring or flavouring, antimicrobial preservatives or dairy products.
Safety- sealed for your protection and for product freshness. Do not use if outer seal is missing or broken. Store in a cool, dry place.
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