Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil: Evening primrose oil is available in supplements and contains omega-6 fatty acid.

Adequate Amounts Claimed As Beneficial For Conditions: Evening Primrose Oil

Adequate amounts of Evening Primrose Oil are claimed to be potentially beneficial for:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Eczema
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Hormonal breast pain

Adequate Amounts Claimed As Preventative For Conditions: Evening Primrose Oil

Adequate amounts of Evening Primrose Oil are claimed to be potentially preventative for:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Eczema
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Hormonal breast pain

Toxicity/Overdose Risks For Supplement Or Excessive Intake: Evening Primrose Oil

Excessive intake of Evening Primrose Oil may involve the following risks:

• Headache
• Gastrointestinal upset
• Heart disease
• Cancer
• Asthma
• Arthritis
• Depression
• Possible allergic reaction in some people
• Possible interactions with other supplements and medications
• Consult with your healthcare provider before using any supplements, herbal remedies, and alternative therapies

Descriptions of Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil: An omega-6 fatty acid produced in the body as the delta 6-desaturase metabolite of linoleic acid. It is converted to dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, a biosynthetic precursor of monoenoic prostaglandins such as PGE1. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
Source: Diseases Database

Evening Primrose Oil: Other Names

Other names for this supplements (Evening Primrose Oil) include:

• Oenothera biennis
• Omega-6 fatty acid
• Polyunsaturated fatty acid

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