Omega-6 oil GLA (Gamma linolenic acid)

What it does for you

• Important for the development of children

Natural sources

• Grains

• vegetable oils 

• meat

• Some plants like evening primrose oil 

How much do you need?

• No specific recommendation in Europe

What to look out for

• Meat-heavy diets may contain overly large quantities of omega-6 oils. Vegetarians are those most likely to need a supplement