GLA

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Gamma Linolenic Acid - omega-6 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties

We rank GLA by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

GLA, or Gamma Linolenic Acid, is a type of omega-6 fatty acid. Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats found in the body and in certain foods.

Why it's used

It is primarily used for its anti-inflammatory properties, which means it helps reduce swelling and irritation in the body.

How it's made

To create this supplement, oils are extracted from plant sources like borage or evening primrose. These oils are then refined and put into softgel capsules or liquid bottles for sale.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the raw plant oils require specific extraction and refining processes, but there is enough global supply to keep costs from becoming premium.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
diabetic neuropathy360 mg to 480 mg per dayestablished
hyperlipidemia3 grams per daylimited
atopic dermatitis160 to 320 mg per day for children and 320 to 480 mg per day for adultsestablished
rheumatoid arthritis1400-2800 mgemerging
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12283596 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5409664 (PubMed)
  3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7846101 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3756191 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is GLA?

Gamma Linolenic Acid - omega-6 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties

How does Suppio calculate the best-value GLA?

We rank GLA by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are GLA prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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