sources of n-3 fatty acid. With more than 50% of total fatty
acid, ALA is predominant but also the n-6 LA (16 %) and
the monounsaturated oleic acid (20 %) are major constituents
(Table 1). The flaxseed oil supplement used in the present
study is typical with respect to its composition of fatty
acids(20). Borage oil is produced from the seeds of the
borage plant (Borago officinalis) and is rich in the n-6 fatty
acids GLA (22 %) and LA (39 %); oleic acid (15 %) is also
present in quite high amounts (Table 1). Also this supplement
is typical regarding its fatty acid pattern