The Health Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil

Used by ancient American Indians thousands of years ago, the Evening Primrose plant with its characteristic yellow flower continues to be one of ‘natures true healers’. Rich oil extracted from the seeds provides us with high amounts of GLA, an Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acid derivative used by the body to produce prostaglandin’s (hormones) that are spread throughout our body.

Prostaglandins need to be continually replenished because our body is unable to store them, and their production may be impaired by modern lifestyle and dietary habits or certain health conditions. Evening Primrose Oil may be taken to compensate for a GLA deficiency.

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SOME BENEFITS OF EVENING PRIMROSE OIL (EPO)

Research has been conducted into GLA and the relief of menstrual conditions such as PMS, cramps, breast tenderness and endometriosis. Studies show that people suffering from the inflammatory pain of rheumatoid arthritis may find relief with the use of EPO.

EPO has been shown to help prevent and treat neuropathy or nerve damage related to diabetes. One of the leading uses of Evening Primrose Oil is in the treatment of skin conditions such as eczema, a disorder that may develop when the body has converting fats derived from food into GLA. For this reason, other conditions that involve inflammation such as rosacea, acne and muscle pain may also be alleviated with EPO.

Recent research looks promising in on the use of omega 6 fatty acids in the treatment of depression and behavioural disorders.

EFAMOL – Pure Evening Primrose Oil

The gold standard of all Evening Primrose Oils, Efamol is one of the most effective sources of GLA and is a clinically proven product. The majority of all published work on Evening Primrose Oils has been carried out on Efamol oils.

Efamol and several other quality brands of Evening Primrose Oil are available for secure purchase through our online store. These products are available in a selection of sizes and strengths and all of our products are sold at discount prices.

Evening Primrose Oil side effects

Side effects are rare, however nausea may be experienced. This can be avoided by taking EPO with food. Several sources recommend not using EPO in temporal lobe epilepsy. No drug-herb interactions have been reported.

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