Health Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil
July 7, 2009
Oil of evening primrose seeds is used in cosmetics and medicinal merchandise. The oil of evening primrose seeds is rich in omega-6 fatty acids and the body is not able to produce these acids itself, thus, to fulfill the deficiency of these oils, they are consumed in form of food supplements.
Linolenic acids present in evening primrose oil helps the body to absorb insulin, manage weight and give protection against cancer, heart ailments, reduce swelling and irritation. For the treatment of inflammatory diseases, like asthma and arthritis, intake of oil of Evening primrose is suggested as it is a good source of high gamma-Linolenic acids.
This oil helps in curing weakness syndromes. Beyond cited above, benefits of evening primrose oil benefits in for treating many other health problems are mentioned below.
Premenstrual Symptoms – Women suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are linked with too much and inaccurate production of prostaglandin. Gamma Linolenic acids (GLA) is an excellent supplement to increase this prostaglandin in the body. Being an abundant source of GLA, evening primrose oil is well-accepted and systematical supplement to reduce symptoms of pre menstruation.
Breast Pain – Regular intake of evening primrose oil reduces pain and tenderness related with premenstrual breast pain in women. More often insufficient absorption of GLA is responsible for this breast sickness. Supplementation of GLA found in evening primrose oil boosts the level of GLA with in breast tissues reducing the breast ailment. In long term, effect this oil provides protection against serious breast disease-breast cancer.
Menopause Symptoms – Women at the age of menopause can take evening primrose oil to lower the symptoms of menopause. Consumption of GLA presents in evening primrose oil decrease the number of hot flashes which occur at night due to menopause.
Skin Fitness – GLA combined with nutritional supplements treat eczema, acne, psoriasis. Application of evening primrose oil moisturizes and softens skin protecting from ecological oxidative loss.
Controls Cholesterol – Intake of 3gms of GLA on routine basis for four months regularly helps in reducing triglyceride levels. Intake of Evening primrose oil supplement daily is good to keep cholesterol in control.
Dear All,
I am experiencing serious hip and back pain for the past one year and my doctor prescribed me GLA linolenic acid for 15 days. But, I dont experience any change in my pain. I went to him once again…again he prescribed the same medicine…..but still the pain continues.
I dont understand how GLA is related to hip pain. But, he identifies it as a neurological problem. I dont understand what to do. I am still suffering from the same pain for months together. It is not going. Anyone can suggest me a way out. But, no symptoms of any kidney stone.
Let me wait to hear from you all.
Regards,
Guru