Suggested Use

It is generally used at six (6) - nine (9) capsules per day which provides 240 - 360 mg of GLA each day as a dietary supplement or as recommended by a health care professional. Evening Primrose Oil has been shown to be helpful with PMS, Eczema, (especially when all dairy products are removed from the patient''s diet), hypertension, and lipidemia, depression, schizophrenis, ADD/ADHS, rheumatoid artritis and oter inflammatory problems. RECOMMENDATION: It is generally used at six (6) - nine (9) capsules per day which provides 240 - 360 mg of GLA each day as a dietary supplement or as recommended by a health care professional.

Special Info

EPO has GLA and is often deficient in the Western diet and is needed to encourage the production of hormones. Low levels of essential fatty acids may increase the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), diabetes, etc.

Nutrition Info

Evening primrose is sometimes used as a treatment for bruises and cuts. Addtionally the plant has sedative properties and has been used to decrease hyperactivity in children.

Description

A great source of Omega 6-  the essential fatty acid called Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) .

Common uses are similar to those found listed under Black Current oil , including Eczema and PMS as well as any time you are going to go out in the sun and want to counter balance the Vitamin D that draws the calcuim out of the skin and muscles and puts it into the blood.

We take these for Sun, Inflamation, improved metabolism and increased Aerobic function in Athletes training for endurance exercises.

A lack of good oils will also create an appetite that is not satisfied. Simply by taking more EPO you can increase your metabolism and not feel as hungry in most cases..

Note

Evening primrose oil has been used to treat PMS and menopausal discomfort such as breast tenderness, asthma, and has been shown to reduce high blood cholesterol levels. Research conducted in Great Britain has indicated that evening primrose oil can also be medicinally useful in the treatment of nerve disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. The essential oil does appear to be of some benefit in cases of alcohol poisoning and in alleviating hangovers, and to ease symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. The oil can also help relieve dry eyes, brittle nails, and acne when combined with zinc. When taken as a supplement, evening primrose has helped to promote weight loss.