NP Nutra ~ Blackcurrant Seed Oil

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif.NP Nutra launched its natural Blackcurrant Seed Oil, rich in essential fatty acids. Extracted from blackcurrant seeds (Ribes nigrum), NP Nutras Blackcurrant Seed Oil contains greater than 15% C18:3 Gamma Linolenic Acid, and provides an important plant source of essential fatty acids for those who may be allergic to fish or who prefer a vegetarian source. Blackcurrant oil contains essential fatty acids including, linoleic acid (omega-6), alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) and stearidonic acid as well as gamma linolenic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid which may be helpful in promoting cardiovascular health and maintaining normal blood pressure levels.

Gamma linolenic acid has been found to promote health in a variety of ways, including maintaining healthy skin and other connective tissue and supporting female reproductive health, eye health, and cognitive health. NP Nutra also produces a variety of Blackcurrant extracts according to customer specifications