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What is Gamma linolenic acid?

Gamma-linolenic acid of Omega 6 fatty acid is a fatty acid found primarily in vegetable oils. It is sold as a dietary supplement for treating problems with inflammation and auto-immune diseases.

Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose # of patients
# of patients with evaluations Efficacy
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
healthy diet and food choices 2 0
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) 1 0

See all 4 patients currently taking Gamma linolenic acid

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Reported Dosages

  130 mg daily 300 mg daily 345 mg daily 480 mg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Reported Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Gamma linolenic acid (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 1   Did not seem to work: 100%

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Currently Taking Gamma linolenic acid

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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Stopped Taking Gamma linolenic acid

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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Report created on May 27, 2012.