NOW Black Currant Oil, also known as ribes nigrum, is a dietary supplement and a nutritional oil that is extracted from black currant seeds, and includes essential fatty acids. It provides 500 mg of black currant oil, 70 mg of gamma linolenic acid or GLA, 52 mg of alpha linolenic acid or ALA, is non-GMO, expeller pressed, kosher, hexane free, and UL certified.  NOW Black Currant Oil does not contain gluten, yeast, wheat, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish ingredients, and is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients.

NOW Black Current Oil has antioxidant properties, and may help with free radical protection. It may help with the immune system, energy production, bacterial and viral infections, illnesses, colds, flu, sore throats, coughs, pneumonia, allergies, anemia, cancer, and tumors. NOW Black Current Oil may help with digestive and gut health, enzyme function, diarrhea, ulcers, colitis, Crohn's disease, detoxification, and eliminating toxins. It may help with increasing metabolism, burning fat, curbing cravings, weight loss, and obesity.

NOW Black Current Oil may help with cardiovascular health, heart disease, strokes, heart attacks, arterial plaque buildup, atherosclerosis, clogged arteries, blood clots, circulation, blood vessels, red blood cells, blood lipid levels, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, blood sugar and glucose levels, insulin sensitivity, and diabetes. It may help with brain health, cognitive function, the nervous system, mood, stress, tension, memory, concentration, alertness, fatigue, insomnia, sleep quality, dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.

NOW Black Current Oil may help with skin and hair health, aging, skin inflammations and irritations, skin elasticity and texture, dry and flakey skin, collagen production, skin tissue repair, wrinkles, acne, dermatitis, itchiness, redness, rashes, psoriasis, eczema, herpes, skin protection from UV rays and pollution, dry hair and scalp, frizzy hair, and hair loss and growth. It may help with with eye and vision health, glaucoma, vision loss, blurry vision, eye fatigue, watery eyes, dry eye, intraocular eye pressure, and visual field deterioration.

NOW Black Current Oil may help with bone and joint health, bone strength and density, bone formation and mineralization, skeletal structures, weak and porous bones, bone loss, osteoporosis, fractures, joint mobility and flexibility, connective and cartilage tissues, ligaments, and tendons. It may help with inflammation and pain associated with muscles, joints, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, headaches, migraines, insect bites and stings, cuts, bruises, fractures, and wound healing.

NOW Black Current Oil may help with relieving PMS and menopause symptoms, such as menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, water retention, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and irritability. It may help with hormone balance, thyroid health and function, reproductive health, fertility for both men and women, pregnancy, conception, and miscarriage. NOW Black Current Oil may help with prostate health and function, enlarged prostate, BPH, prostate inflammation, urine flow, and sperm count and motility.

Suggested Use:

As a dietary supplement, take one softgel 3 times daily with food, or as directed by your health care professional. Store in a cool, dry place.

Warnings:

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare professional before using this product.