Clinical Lipidology , the researchers found an inverse correlation of omega-6 linoleic acid ( LA ) and gamma linolenic acid ( GLA ) levels with all-cause mortality , and most strongly with GLA levels .( 21 )
Researched benefits of refined Buglossoides arvensis seed oil supplementation include , when combined in a duo-cap delivery form , up to a 2x increase in probiotic survival in the small intestine .( 22 ) It also significantly decreased Il-6 to IL-10 ratios in mice and increased both hepatic insulin receptor abundance and hepatic insulin receptor substrate 2 .( 23 ) Researchers hypothesised that a specific cytokine microenvironment may underlie the unique anti-inflammatory and immunityenhancing phenotype that was observed in mice fed refined Buglossoides arvensis seed oil through TPN . Further research is under way to confirm cardiometabolic benefits in humans .
A randomised , placebo-controlled human trial recently published in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine explored the cognitive effects of a proprietary blend of refined Buglossoides arvensis seed oil with Vaccinium corymbosum , “ Braini ".( 24 ) It concluded that , " The dietary formulation , Braini , safely and significantly improved cognitive flexibility and executive function in younger adults and trended positively in older adults in this study that was stopped prematurely due to pandemic restrictions . Scores on SAT-RT significantly improved in both younger and older adults .”
Ultimately , refined Buglossoides arvensis seed oil delivers the widest range of oxylipin precursors among all commercially available plants . In light of the NHANES research findings , which suggest the critical importance of a wide variety of omega metabolites , it was concluded that , “ In consideration of associations between serum SDA and long-chain n3 PUFAs , together with lower intake of marine-derived fish and environmental chemical pollutants , SDA-rich oil may safely and expediently increase the concentration of serum EPA or other long-chain n-3 PUFAs to play their beneficial roles .”( 5 )
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Finally and in summary , the words of the Global Organization for Omega- 3 EPA and DHA in 2022 : “ The stakes are high . The ocean can ’ t provide even the most conservative daily dose of EPA + DHA for each human being .”
Financial disclosure : Camilla is Co- Founder of PhytoLove Pty Ltd . PhytoLove holds exclusive distribution rights to refined Buglossoides arvensis seed oil in the Australian and New Zealand human and canine supplement markets .
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