Borage Oil (seed)- Borage also known as starflower is an herb that grows in Syria. The oil from the seeds is a good source of gamma-linolenic acid or GLA. It also contains palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, eicosenoic acid, erucic acid, and nervonic acid. This herb is often used for the regulation of metabolism and hormones. It is considered good for PMS and “hot flash” due to menopause. It is also used for bronchitis, head cold, and respiratory infections, this herb is also used for its general anti-inflammatory and balsamic properties.

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid, chemically it is a carboxylic acid with a 22-carbon chain and six cis double bonds. Its chemical formula is C22H32O2 and Mol. Mass is 328.488 g/mol. Fish oils are the primary source of DHA. Research is being done on its application in treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It is also used as a supplement by pregnant women because studies indicate that low levels of erythrocyte DHA are associated with poor retinal development, low visual acuity, and poor cognitive development. DHA is becoming popular as a supplement for infants because it promotes healthy brain development and makes infants gain weight faster.

Evening Primrose Oil- Oenothera, commonly called evening primrose, sundrops or suncups, is a group of over hundred species of herbaceous flowering plants, at home in the Americas. These plants, as young roots, are very tasty when eaten as a vegetable, they have a light peppery flavor. Traditionally, the plant was used to produce an infusion, which was believed to have sedative and astringent properties. Approximately a tenth of the mature seeds are comprised of gamma linoleic acid, deemed an essential fatty acid of the omega-6 family. The rest of the oil won out of the seeds is to the greatest extent linoleic acid, also from the omega-6 family. The Oenothera biennis seed oil has shown effects in treatment of PMS, asthmatic coughs, as a pain killer, with intestinal disorders and is currently studied for treatment of breast cancer.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the highest quality olive oil among many grades available. It has a perfect flavor and odor and is preferred for salads and other recipes not involving cooking because of its delicate taste and its tendency to get degraded with heat compared to other grades. The chemical composition of the oil varies according to the cultivar, region, time of harvest, etc. It contains fatty acids like the oleic acids and palmitic acids, along with traces of squalene and phytosterols, and tocosterols, esters of tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol. Extra virgin olive oil is the highest in antioxidant ingredients and research has indicated that it increases blood vessel elasticity thus reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. It dilates the blood vessels and is anti-inflammatory. It also has favorable effects on LDL cholesterol regulation. It makes the hair healthy and glossy and is also known to lower blood pressure and sugar levels.

Flax Seed Oil is derived from a blue flowering plant grown in western Canadian Prairies. It is especially grown for the oil rich seeds because the oil, also known as Linseed oil is recommended for well being by experts. The oil is considered very effective for the nutrition of the entire body. Being a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil is required for the smooth functioning of almost every body system. Besides omega-3, this oil also contains essential fatty acids like omega-6, magnesium, B vitamins, zinc, protein, fiber and omega-9. According to experts, this oil can be taken as an essential supplement for promoting good health. It is as good as taking multi vitamins. Its natural properties can benefit every part such as the immune system, nervous system, circulatory system and joints.

Marine Lipid Concentrate- Fishes and some vegetables produce a different kind of oil which contains various fatty acids – and these fatty acids are called Marine Lipid Concentrate. Marine Lipid Concentrate is commonly known in the market as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Here’s one important thing that Marine Lipid Concentrate can do to the body; the body may contain triglycerides – these are unnecessary chemicals that are produced by the body. Excessive amount of triglycerides may cause different heart ailments, and the most common is high blood pressure which can result to stroke. Different drug stores, offer a Marine Lipid Concentrate which is available for everyone to use. This kind of chemical composition is the one responsible for fighting and getting rid of too much triglyceride. People may include Marine Lipid Concentrate in their normal diet along with a proper lifestyle to get amazing results.

Perilla Seed Oil is commonly used in Asians for treating coughs, colds and flu. It also helps improve the lung health. Perilla Seed Oil is rich in alpha linolenic acid which is an omega 3 fatty acid. It also contains phenolic compounds such as luteolin, quercetin, catechins, and apigenin. It also helps suppress allergic responses and inflammations such as histamines, thromboxanes, and lipoxygenase. It helps regulate blood cholesterol level and is good for the heart because of its omega 3 contents. It also contains vitamin E that is good for the skin and also has anti-oxidant properties. It contains rosmarinic acid, a polyphenolic phytochemical that reduces inflammation. It also has anti-carcinogenic properties.

Safflower Seed Oil- The oil of a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual, usually with many long sharp spines on the leaves. The leading producers of this plant are India, United States, and Mexico. The rest of the produce comes from Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, China, Argentina and Australia. Traditionally its seeds were used in coloring and flavoring of foods. It is mostly cultivated these days for vegetable oil extracted from its seeds but some recent researches show that genetically modified transgenic safflower plants can be used to create human insulin. The oil from Safflower seeds is considered a better alternative to olive oil because it is lower in saturates.

Sunflower Oil is rich in vitamin E and has low levels of saturated fat. The two most common kinds of sunflower oil are linoleic and high oleic. Linoleic sunflower oil is used for cooking and is rich in necessary fatty acids called polyunsaturated fat. It also has low levels of trans fat. Sunflower oil is also useful in skin protection and maintains moisture in the skin. It is applied as an ingredient in many skin care products. It can also ensure a protective barrier against infection in infants. Sunflower oil has a very good effect on cardiovascular system. It has ample quantities of vitamin E and essential fatty acids the body needs.

Vitamin A is a vitamin is needed by the retina of our eye in the form of a specific metabolite, the light-absorbing molecule retinal. This molecule is absolutely necessary for both scotopic and color vision. It also palys an important role in mainating body health, such as skin health, bone metabolism and immune function. Vitamin A is also commercially produced and administered as esters such as retinyl acetate commonly called Vitamin A acetate. Its defeciency can cause blindness. Some other problems include impaired immunity, keratosis pilaris and squamous metaplasia of the epithelium lining the upper respiratory passages and urinary bladder to a keratinized epithelium.

Vitamin E consists of eight related vitamins that are all fat soluble and have antioxidant properties. The alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocopherols with the corresponding tocotrienols all belong to the Vitamin E group, whereby the alpha-tocopherol has been found to be the most bioavailable form. Vitamin E is commonly found in food sources like eggs, milk, nuts, seeds, vegetable oil like olive oil, wholegrain foods, wheat germ, red palm oil, but also in asparagus and avocado fruits. While Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, several other properties have been noted as well, such as prevention of damage to neurons, cholesterol reduction and cancer prevention. Vitamin E has been also identified as a vital signaling molecule, whereby the primary necessity of Vitamin E to human survival is still not clear.