Nature's best (Evening Primrose Oil)

Member Name: idoodooyou

Product:	Evening Primrose Oil
Date:	14/05/08 (320 review reads)
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Advantages: Great for many different ailments

Disadvantages: Not recomended in certain cases (see end of review)

Evening primrose oil EPO comes from the plant Evening Primrose,originally found in North America. These days it is found all over the world andmore commonly, in many shapes and forms on your supermarket shelf! The oil itself is taken from the seeds of the plant in its second year and the oil is full of fatty acids such as Gammalinolinic acid GLA. This oil is then converted by the body to produce compounds like prostaglandins and compensate for missing enzymes, all this leading to a fight against inflamation.

Evening primrose oil is fantastic used for a whole load of ailments such as soothing discomfort from skin disorders such as eczema, taking EPO for a few months has been found to alleviate itching.
Its also great for easingmenstrual problems such as PMS, tenderness and cramps.
It can be used to reduce rheumatic pain and other inflammatory conditions as I outlined earlier with the conversion of fatty acids like GLA.

And on the topic of GLA, research is now taking place in the study of the effect of acids such as GLA in treatment of hyperactive children.

All in all, evening primrose oil is a fantastic supplement for anybody ( not just women as it is widely thought!) The best form of EPO is capsules which are widely available from health stores and supermarkets. Some people may experience mild side effects from EPO such as head aches or mild stomach upsets and many doctors would not recommend EPO in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Its also not recommended for anyone with clotting problems or epilepsy.

Following all the guidlines and asking a doctor first is important, however if EPO is suitable for you it can be very beneficial to even the healthiest of bodies!

Summary: If you can take it I recommend it.