Natures Aid Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg

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Evening Primrose Oil is extracted from the seeds of Oenothera biennis which is not actually a member of the Primrose family but is part of the Willow herb family. The plant acquired the primrose name because its bright yellow flowers resemble primrose flowers and its flowers open in the evening leading it to its current name.

The plant has a two year cycle and it is during the second year that the flowers appear from which seeds are eventually harvested.

The origins of the plant were in North America from where it came to the UK by accident when cargo ships bringing cotton over dumped the soil brought back as ballast and seeds began to grow. The plant was officially introduced in 1614 into Europe and rapidly became known as "Kings cure All" because of its useful medicinal properties.

EPO was not examined closely however until 1919 when the gamma-linolenic (GLA) content was reported in Germany and consequently its effects on cell generation and cholesterol levels was soon monitored. This led eventually to experiments which have given us the in depth knowledge that we have about this product today.

The Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil

EPO has been shown to be beneficial with a wide range of conditions.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)- has been shown to eradicate swollen abdomen and breast disomfort as well as reducing irritability and depression.

Eczema and other skin disorders- available on prescription for eczema psorasis may be helped by EPO and Fish Oils.

Cholesterol and Blood Pressure- has been shown to reduce high serum cholesterol and blood pressure, but may take several weeks to achieve.

Rheumatoid Arthritis- suffers have discontinued use of non-steroidal anto-inflammatory drugs after supplements, but is more effective with fish oils.

Alcoholism- may make withdrawal easier and reduce post drinking depression.

Immune System- low levels of essentially fatty acids may stop the action of interon, the body’s natural virus killer.

Other conditions- Obesity, Benign Breast Disease, Childhood Hyperactivity and Schizophiena have all been shown to be helped by EPO supplementaion.

Each capsule contains premium quality cold pressed EPO with a minimum

10% GLA of the free fatty acid content.

Properties

EPO is rich in the fatty acid Gamma Lindenic Acid (GLA) which is an important intermediary in the metabolic conversion of Linoleic Acid into Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). pge1 is one of many prostaglandis which are interconvertable and which modulate the action of many hormones.