One of the oils found in evening primrose and starflower borage seeds is gamma linolenic acid gla which is frequently recommended by practitioners for those at the time of their period going through the menopause or concerned with the condition of their skin whilst the body can produce gla from the conversion of the parent fatty acid of the omega 6 family linoleic acid the conversion isnt always very efficient so a dietary source of gla can be useful lamberts extra high potency even