Evening Primrose Oil

Evening primrose oil comes from the seeds of a wildflower. The oil, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), is an omega-6 essential fatty acid that is also found in the seeds of borage and black currant.In foods, evening primrose oil is used as a dietary source of essential fatty acids.

It contains the pain relieving compound phenylalanine and is increasingly being used to treat chronic headaches. It is currently being studied all over the world as a treatment for aging problems, alcoholism, acne, heart disease, hyperactivity in children, symptoms of menopause, multiple sclerosis, weight control, obesity, PMS and schizophrenia. It has so many preventive and therapeutic qualities that it has become a standard part of recommendations of many herbalist for maintaining youth and preventing disease.

I have been using a spoonful of Evening Primrose Oil in my morning shake, I just felt my body receives it with joy, I actually like its strange flavour and know that this oil is nourishing my inner system so fully.

Dr. Weil says that as we age, our bodies get drier inside and out. Evening primrose oil nourishes the skin, hair, nails, even the joints. The GLA it contains helps strengthen the skin barrier and reduces moisture loss. EPO (Evening Primrose Oil) has anti-inflammatory effects without the side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs. He then recommends it for arthritis, autoimmune disorders, premenstrual syndrome and for healthy growth of skin, hair, and nails.

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