Evening Primrose Oil(EPO)

what is Evening Primrose Oil(EPO)?

The small seeds of this Native American wildflower, Oenothera biennis L. (fam. Onagrace) contain about 14% of a fixed oil of which 70% is cis-linoleic acid and 9% is cis-gamma-linoleic acid (GLA). Essential fatty acids are necessary for human health, but the body can’t make them.you have to get them through food. However EPO is high in essential fatty acids which provide the building blocks for cell membranes and a variety of hormones and hormone-like substances.

benefits of Evening Primrose Oil

• Because EPO have essential fatty acid content so women can take it to naturally treat PMS symptom . Consuming essential fatty acids creates a healthy environment for conception; and at the same time they help you lose weight and produce balanced hormones. It is recommend that you take 1,500 milligrams, beginning on the first day of your menstrual cycle, until ovulation
• Studies published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science have proof that evening primrose oil can help with age-related structural and functional changes in skin tissues, such as redness, firmness, roughness, and fatigue resistance. So Evening primrose oil has proven to be a valuable treatment choice for people suffering from skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis.
• Essential omega-6 fatty acid, GLA, which can be found in the evening primrose oil, can be highly effective in the fight against hair loss. Try taking 500 milligrams twice a day—you will begin to see results in six to eight weeks.
• A hormonal imbalance can lead to acne in teens and adults. The omega-6 fatty acids present in EPO can help you to regulate your hormone levels and cure your hormonal acne issues. These fatty acids also play a role in cell structure, improving nerve function and promoting skin elasticity. So EPO just not make your acne disappeared but it also make you younger.

caution when used Evening Primrose Oil(EPO)

• Patient who take an anticoagulant (blood-thinning) such as warfarin (Coumadin) were not advisable to take EPO because with evening primrose oil there is a higher risk of bleeding. Other drugs that may thin the blood and also be a problem taken alongside with EPO are clopidogrel (Plavix) and aspirin.
• People who have epilepsy or other seizure disorder should avoid taking evening primrose oil because it may increase the chances of having a seizure. Besides that people with schizophrenia treated with certain drugs may be at risk of seizure, so medical advice should be sought.
• Apart from that evening primrose oil should not be taken within two weeks of going for a general anaesthetic because it can increased bleeding risk.