Evening Primrose Oil Heres What You Need To Know |How It Heals

Evening primrose oil’s anti-inflammatory properties make it suited to help with everything from pain relief to soothing itchy skin. Here’s what you need to know.

Today’s video will discuss Evening Primrose Oil How it Heals.

How evening primrose oil works
The human body converts GLA gamma lonolenic acid into a chemical that inhibits inflammation-boosting compounds. A study published in 2018 in the journal Antioxidants showed that EPO can help treat eczema, psoriasis, Sjögren’s syndrome, and asthma. consuming EPO can also slow the progression of diabetes-related complications in people with type 2 diabetes. And other research suggests that EPO may help relieve symptoms in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

How to use evening primrose oil
EPO is usually taken in capsule form“The dosing and length of treatment is different for each condition.” For chronic fatigue syndrome, for instance, research suggests taking EPO along with fish oil capsules may help improve symptoms. To play it safe, follow label instructions or take as professionally prescribed.

Safety first
Who should avoid EPO? “There is not enough data to support safe use of EPO in during pregnancy, so best to avoid, and discuss with your physician if you’re considering taking EPO while breast feeding,”. “EPO may increase bleeding, so do not use if you have a bleeding disorder or if you’re about to have surgery or are recovering from surgery. EPO may increase likelihood of seizures in epilepsy, so best to avoid; people with schizophrenia on certain medications may have a greater likelihood of having a seizure as well, so discuss with your doctor. EPO also has interactions with some medications that are broken down in the liver, medications that affect blood clotting and anesthesia, so best to talk with your doctor.” It’s generally a good idea to not mix medications and/or supplements before talking with a healthcare professional.

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