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| 1. Life Link's Evening Primrose Oil 500mg 100Sg | |
| Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is made from the seeds of the plant Oenothera biennis (related actually to willow, not primrose). It is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid and linoleic acid — two omega-6 fatty acids that are used by the body to make prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are hormone-like chemicals that regulate such bodily processes as bronchial constriction, male sexual function, nerve and kidney function, blood pressure, immunity, blood sugar levels, stomach acid, mucus production in the stomach lining, and uterine stimulation. EPO is an effective treatment for cyclic breast pain. Although it is also used for PMS and for hot flashes, clinical studies do not support these uses. Recent studies do, however, suggest that EPO reduces inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis. In a study of patients with high cholesterol levels, EPO (taken at 3.6 grams/day for 8 weeks) decreased . . . | |
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