London, United Kingdom
October 30, 2007New
GLA enriched oil packs two to four times the amount of
beneficial omega-6 fatty acid as other oils
Arcadia Biosciences is
developing GLA-enriched safflower oil, which will be
commercially available in late 2008. The oil contains
unprecedented levels of an omega-6 fatty acid called gamma
linolenic acid (GLA). The company is featuring the product at
The Food Ingredients Europe tradeshow in London, England Oct. 30
- Nov. 1.
Studies show that regular usage of GLA can have significant
anti-inflammatory effects and may help alleviate symptoms
commonly associated with diabetes, eczema, inflammation,
premenstrual syndrome and other ailments. Arcadia's GLA
safflower oil has a higher concentration of GLA than other oils
that contain the beneficial
omega-6 fatty acid, making attaining the benefits of GLA more
practical for consumers.
Arcadia's GLA-enriched safflower oil packs two to four times as
much GLA as borage or evening primrose oils, the two main
sources of dietary GLA today. One would need to take 4 capsules
of evening primrose oil or two borage oil capsules to obtain the
same benefits found in just one GLA safflower capsule.
The high concentration of GLA in Arcadia's safflower oil and
ease of cultivating safflower means greater cost savings and
higher quality products for companies that produce dietary
supplements, nutraceuticals and functional foods. For example,
meal replacement or nutrition bars can pack more beneficial GLA
without the excess oil and calories.
"Gamma linolenic acid has important health benefits, but require
consumers to consume a lot of borage or evening primrose oil to
gain those benefits," said Eric Rey, president and CEO of
Arcadia. "By concentrating that same amount of GLA in one
safflower capsule, we hope to extend the dietary and nutritional
benefits of GLA to more consumers."
Based in Davis, California, with additional facilities in
Seattle, Wash. and Phoenix, Ariz., Arcadia Biosciences is an
agricultural biotechnology company focused on the development of
agricultural products that improve the environment and enhance
human health. |
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