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Definition of Gamma-linolenic acid
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Gamma-linolenic acid: Abbreviated GLA. An essential polyunsaturated fatty acid contained in some plant seed oils including evening primrose oil, black currant oil, and borage oil. GLA has been used for a number of different disorders. GLA is of no benefit for eczema.