• Vegan food supplement with valuable alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) from organic perilla seed oil
• Important for normal cholesterol levels
• Easy to swallow and tasteless
• Certified organic quality 
• Free from undesirable residues
• Vegan, gluten-, lactose- and soy-free

You have probably already heard that, in addition to carbohydrates and proteins, fats also play an important role in our daily diet. The human organism needs them for many processes in the body, for good utilization of fat-soluble vitamins and to regulate cholesterol levels. So-called saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids can be synthesized by the body itself. Types of fat that cannot be synthesized by the body and must therefore be taken in with food are called monounsaturated fatty acids. essential fatty acids . 

One of these is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which belongs to the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids belongs. It helps to maintain a healthy normal cholesterol levels and should therefore have a fixed place in the diet. Unfortunately, only a few foods contain relevant amounts of ALA. A targeted intake via a good dietary supplement such as GSE Omega-3 Perilla Oil Capsules can make a valuable contribution to meeting daily requirements.

There are different types of fatty acids, which differ both in their origin and in their effect on the body. More important than a "low-fat" diet is a a good balance between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids . In fact, there is no way we can do without them completely - with the exception of harmful trans fatty acids, which are mainly found in industrially processed ready meals, confectionery and fried foods. You should banish these from your diet as far as possible. 

The so-called essential, polyunsaturated fatty acids include omega-6 and omega-3. Both fulfill important tasks in the body, the right ratio is crucial. Ideally, we should consume a maximum of five times as much omega-6 as omega-3 fatty acids, which corresponds to a ratio of 5:1 . An even better ratio would be 1:1, as both forms are stored in the cell membranes and therefore compete for the coveted storage space. And this can become a problem: "Modern" mixed diets often contain up to twenty times (!) more unfavorable omega-6 than all-round healthy omega-3 fatty acids . To avoid negative consequences for the heart and blood vessels, omega-3 must be sufficiently available as an "antagonist". This can be a challenge, especially with an unbalanced or vegan diet, as omega-6 fatty acids are present in far more foods.

The most important task of omega-3 fatty acids is to maintain a normal cholesterol level. This is achieved by buffering the adverse effects of all other fatty acids. In addition to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are almost exclusively found in fish or algae, the alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) should be mentioned here. It is the short-chain precursor of EPA and DHAso it serves the body as a building block for both types of bioactive fatty acids. If you can't or don't want to eat fish, you have an excellently tolerated, purely vegan alternative at hand. ALA can be found in linseed, chia seeds or walnuts and their oils, for example. The most potent plant-based source of ALA however, are the seeds of the perilla plant: their oil contains up to 60% alpha-linolenic acid! Omega-3 perilla oil capsules from GSE contain 500 mg of certified organic, cold-pressed oil from perilla seeds per capsule. The recommended intake of 7 capsules per day results in a total daily ALA dose of 2,100 mg. 

If you eat a plant-based diet, you should not rely solely on linseed oil, walnuts and chia seeds when it comes to omega-3 fatty acids. Because as recommendable as these ingredients are: An increased requirement can hardly be covered by them. The seeds of the Asian perilla plant (also known as sesame leaf or black nettle) have the highest content of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Their oil contains a whopping 60 percent valuable alpha-linolenic acid! The rest is 15 percent omega-6 and 15 percent monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acids - an extremely favorable ratio. 

Due to the exclusive use of organic perilla plantswhich gentle extraction by cold pressing and direct processing of the seed oil, you receive a food supplement of the highest quality. The capsule dosage form protects the sensitive contents from premature oxidation and ensures that the oil is preserved. convenient intake. Unlike liquid vegan omega-3 products, the capsules must be do not need to be refrigeratedand are easy to swallow, tasteless and do not cause unpleasant burping. The capsule shell consists of vegan cellulose. 

An increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids is recommended by the German Nutrition Society (DGE), e.g. for people with high LDL cholesterol levels, pregnant women and growing children. 

Note: 

If you prefer to take the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA directly from fish oil, you can refer to our Omega-3 fish oil capsules are available.

• Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.

Note: A positive effect is achieved with a daily dose of at least 2,000 mg ALA.