The Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil

EPO has been shown to be beneficial for a wide range of conditions.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) – has been shown to eradicate swollen abdomen and breast discomfort as well as reducing irritability and depression.

Eczema and other skin disorders – available on prescription for eczema Psoriasis may be helped by EPO and Fish Oils.

Cholesterol and Blood Pressure – has been shown to reduce high serum cholesterol and blood pressure, but may take several weeks or longer to achieve.

Rheumatoid Arthritis – sufferers have discontinued use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after supplementation, but it is more effective when taken in conjunction with fish oils.

Alcoholism – may make withdrawal easier, and reduce post-drinking depression.

Immune System – low levels of essential fatty acids may stop the action of interferon, and body’s natural virus killer.

Other conditions – Obesity, Benign Breast Disease, Childhood Hyperactivity and Schizophrenia have all been shown to be helped by EPO supplementation.

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Properties
EPO is rich in the fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which is an important intermediary in the metabolic conversion of linolenic acid into Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). PGE1 is one of many prostaglandins which are interconvertible, and which modulate the action of many hormones.

Quality of Evening Primrose Oil
It might be worth considering taking Cold pressed Evening Primrose Oil as the action of cold pressing helps to keep the quality of the essential nutrients. Vitamin UK belives that quality and choice of Health supplements is important and stocks Natures Aid Cold Pressed Evening Primrose oil. Natures Aid is one of only a few manufacturers who supply Cold Pressed Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil for Vegetarians
Evening Primrose Oil is available for Vegetarians as either a liquid by companies such as ESI Laboratories or in vegetarian capsule form by Arkopharma.

Suggested Dosage
Most people take 2 x 500mg per day, but it may be more effective if you take between 3 to 6 capsules of 500mg per day.

Contra-indications/Precautions
Should be avoided by persons taking blood-thinning products such as aspirin and warfarin. Not recommended for people with temporal lobe epilepsy. Probably best avoided during pregnancy due to effects on hormones.

extracts from http://www.vitaminuk.com/pages/articles ... rimroseOil

kmk dh lama nak amik EPO, but the problem is.. tiap kali kmk consume EPO sik kira brand apa mesti akan meningkatkan selera makan mek berganda-ganda n mudah rasa lapar. But kesan nya to my skin, bekas pimple n so on memang superberb. Skin texture makin smooth...
Now, nak minta pendapat korang, EPO yg sik menybbkan selera makan bertambah2 n low dose. For the moment kmk dh try pelbagai brand.... tp lom jumpa yg sik mybbkan selera makan makin kuat. hm.....

tgh makan la nek tok.... so far so good..

Orang laki ada guna sik?

Hemmm .. mun EPO dari Cosway mmg bagus ...
bagi yg period sik cun tiap2 bulan ...
mmg sesuai ...

aymer6799 wrote:Orang laki ada guna sik?

Sorry .. utk ompuan jak ...

Evening Primrose Oil have so many benefits..my mum used to take it.