Better health and well-being
THE evening primrose is a small wild flower which is also known as Oenothera biennis. Evening primrose oil (EPO), which is extracted from its seeds, is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) – a type of omega-6 fatty acids which is beneficial to improve feminine issues such as:
Skin health
GLA is an essential component of the skin epidermis. Since EPO is rich in GLA, experts say EPO improves skin moisture, elasticity, firmness, fatigue resistance, and roughness after 12 weeks of supplementation.(1)
Hair fall prevention
In women, hair fall is often due to stress and hormonal imbalance. As a preventative measure, you may include EPO in your hair care regimen to regulate the hormones. Besides, the GLA in EPO serves as the pre-cursor of arachidonic acid (AA), which plays a significant role in promoting hair growth.(2)
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)
Usually women who are affected by PMS have low GLA levels. Boosting the GLA level with EPO can facilitate the prostaglandin synthesis, which will lessen PMSrelated symptoms(3), like menstrual cramp, breast pain and bloating.
Menopause-related symptoms
The most common menopausal symptom is hot flashes. This can be effectively alleviated with EPO supplementation. While improving the frequency, severity and duration of hot flashes, EPO somewhat enhances the quality of life in menopausal women.(4)
Every woman’s best friend
With all these proven benefits, EPO can be regarded as every woman’s best friend. Opt for cold-pressed EPO, which is able to preserve the oil in similar conditions as it is in the seed. A combination with vitamin E helps for better protection against free radicals.
Start by introducing EPO to your loved ones today.
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References
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Tarrahi M J, Gholami M, Pirdadeh S. (2015). The effect of primrose oil on the premenstrual syndrome among the female students in Lorestan University of Medical Sciences: A triple blind study. Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 2, 20–26.
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Sohrabi, M., & Alizadeh, K. (2013). The effect of oral evening primrose oil on menopausal hot flashes: a randomized clinical trial. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 288, 1075-1079.