What
is Evening Primrose Oil?
The
yellow evening primrose herb is famous for the rich oil extracted
from its seeds. Origin-A's Evening Primrose Oil contains 1000mg
of Evening Primrose Oil in each capsule, which is equivalent to
10% GLA. It is this essential type of fat that is vital for good
heath.
Why
Evening Primrose Oil?
For
everyday heath and longevity, there are about 50 essential elements
that our bodies require. They are considered "essential"
because our bodies cannot manufacture them; we must acquire them
from the diet.
In most healthy
individuals, this conversion process [omega 6 to GLA to PG1] happens
automatically. However, about 20% of the population cannot convert
omega 6 into GLA effectively, and therefore must supplement through
diet. This makes GLA-rich Evening Primrose Oil a prized therapeutic
lipid.
What
is it good for?
Evening
Primrose Oil [EPO] is best known for its success in relieving Premenstrual
Syndrome [PMS]. It has also been nutritionally useful in |
the treatment
of arthritis, high blood pressure and cholesterol. This is due to
the rich gamma linolenic acid [GLA] content.
In addition,
evening primrose oil is promoted for a wide variety of ailments
including weight loss without dieting, hypertension, improved lipids,
rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and even for hangovers.
How
does it work?
GLA
can be converted to a hormone-like compound called prostaglandin
E-1. Prostaglandin E-1 helps to increase blood flow, decrease blood
clotting, and reduce inflammation as well as reducing some PMS symptoms.
The claim is that GLA works by increasing the body's production
of prostaglandin E-1 or by correcting a deficiency of GLA. |
