Question 1

what are the effects of evening primrose oil?

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Eczema, Breast pain: The effectiveness of evening primrose oil stems from an ingredient called gamma-linolenic acid, or gla, an essential fatty acid thought to have anti-inflammatory and other healing properties. Evening primrose oil has highly concentrated amounts. It is one of the safest sources of gla.  When ingested, gla is converted to prostaglandins, compounds that help regulate inflammation.

Question 2

does taking evening primrose oil capsulesdaily cause side effects like  reduced testosterone levels?

Accepted Answer

Lots of unknowns: Evening primrose is peddled as good for almost everything, which can't possibly be true; its proponents cherry-pick obscure journals and exaggerate the claims. The most believable claim is that it helps women who get sore breasts at the same time each month. It probably does not help with acne. I could find nothing on its reducing serum testosterone, but i'd still discourage you from using it.

Question 3

what does evening primrose oil do?

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Let me help: The oil is extracted from the flower seeds for most medicinal uses. The oil contains 25 percent essential fatty acids, which often are promoted for their health benefits, including linoleic acid, or la, and gamma-linolenic acid or gla. The most common uses of evening primrose oil include treatment of skin condition like eczema and dermatitis as well as diabetic neuropathy treatment and arthritis.

Question 4

ok to take evening primrose oil and divaloproex together?

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Evening primrose: According to epocrates a medical app, there  is no interaction between divaloproex and evening primrose.

Question 5

can evening primrose oil cause cloudy urine ?

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It should not: Evening primrose oil should not cause cloudy urine. This could be a sign of infection. Drink lots of water and if it does not clear see a doctor for a urinalysis.

Question 6

can evening primrose oil balance your hormones?

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No: No it does not. However, I have no idea what balancing one's hormones means or how it has any health benefits.

Question 7

how fast does evening primrose oil improve pms symptoms?

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Depends: Most women will need at least two months on it to see a difference.  If you don't see a difference double the dose or add vitex.  Vitex can help balance your hormones naturally which often helps with pms and fertiliy.

Question 8

is there any link between evening primrose oil and seizures?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The research is currently a bit inconclusive on these issues. Some research suggests a link and other articles challenge the scientific method/conclusions of these papers. However, since there is possible link to an increased risk of seizures it is still currently recommended by most healthcare professionals & evening primrose oil manufacturers that those with seizure disorders avoid using it.

Question 9

can you take evening primrose oil and hemp seed oil together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Do not take them with your birth control pills. Do you really need to take these supplements is first question you must first figure out? A simple balanced diet, exercise and yoga are enough to lead a healthy life. Stay away from supplements unless absolutely necessary.

Question 10

how many capsules of evening primrose oil should i take for pms?

Accepted Answer

1000-2000mg: Oil of primrose can help some people with their pms symptoms.  Usually you have to take a big enough dose from a well produced drug company for it to work.  Use 1-2grams per day starting at the lower dose; if it does not work after 1-2 months increase it .   If it does not help by then, it is probably not going to work for you.

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