Question 1

whats the danger in using borage oil or pilla?

Accepted Answer

Liver issues: can occur if the product has unsaturated  pyrrolizidine alkaloids.  Because of the concern of reliable quality in US products, I usually prefer other sources of GLA.  There are companies that remove the  pyrrolizidine alkaloids, but you should be careful about choosing your product.

Question 2

i started taking 5 borage oil pills daily 1000mg . is there anything harmful doing this. dr. oz suggested 800mg daily of gla. each pill contains 160mg?

Accepted Answer

Clarify: If the total you are taking is 1000 mg per day, this has been used safely for up to 24 weeks. If they are 1000 mg per pill, you are taking way too much.

Question 3

is it ok to take borage oil pills to induce labor?

Accepted Answer

I wouldnt: I never recommend anything to induce labor unless it is in a more controlled environment.

Letting your labor naturally start is always safer for you and your baby. Unless of course, you are going too far past your due date. 

I wouldnt take a chance with over the counter products to induce labor, .

Question 4

can i take super b complex,magnesium,fish,flax, and borage oil, and wormwood black walnut together ?? thanks

Accepted Answer

Mild interactions: Hi.
Taking super b complex, magnesium, fish, flax, borage oil and wormwood black walnut may produce loose stools.  The Magnesium fish, flax and borage oil have a laxative effect.
While you can take them all at once you might be better to take  the super b and wormwood black walnut in the morning and  the laxative ones at beditme.  Be cautious
Dr Lori Lange-  Pennsylvania

Question 5

i take omega 3-6-9 capsules daily using the recommended dosage of 2 capsules 3x daily. this totals to 1200mg of fish, flax, & borage oil per day. on top of this, i take 1 capsule of 1000mg pumpkin seed oil per day. is this safe?

Accepted Answer

: For a young healthy adult who takes a normal diet I think all dietary supplements are a waste of money and unhelpful. Too much of a good thing is not necessarily a good thing. You can also check with your MD on that.

Question 6

3 weeks pregnant. is it okay to use lotion with borage seed oil in it on legs and arms?

Accepted Answer

No advantage: Please use aveeno (oatmeal) eczema care cream.

Question 7

i have severe atopic dermatitis eczema and have several allergies including tree nuts and fish. is borage oil safe and effective for me? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Borage oil: Borage oil for skin application has been felt to be anti-inflammatory and moisturizing. However  results for eczema have been mixed. No adverse effects would be expected with atopic dermatitis for short term use, but I would recommend asking a dermatologist about long term effects.

Question 8

can i take cla (belly fat formula has safflower oil, omega 3,borage oil, & sesame seed oil ) if i'm taking omeprazola  magnesium (acid reducer 20.6mg)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I don't foresee an issue with this. Be sure to take the omeprazole separately, preferably on empty stomach.

Question 9

is it safe to take evening primrose oil/borage oil (star flower oil capsules) daily for joint relief, helps my mood, skin & immensely helps with breast tenderness/pms/cramps. with occasional 5mg valium prescribed by my gp when needed for anxiety??

Accepted Answer

Primrose oil: I recommend that never take snake oil like primrose oil. There has been no good research and they can add anything they want (and do) : arsenic, mercury, Viagra, steroids to mention a few.

Question 10

flax, fish, borage, evening primrose oils for very dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can try each of the above after a warm shower and use plastic wrap over the dry area doe 1 h-2 hours.

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Whats the danger in using borage oil or pilla?

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I started taking 5 borage oil pills daily 1000mg . is there anything harmful doing this. dr. oz suggested 800mg daily of gla. each pill contains 160mg?

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Is it ok to take borage oil pills to induce labor?

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Can i take super b complex,magnesium,fish,flax, and borage oil, and wormwood black walnut together ?? thanks

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I take omega 3-6-9 capsules daily using the recommended dosage of 2 capsules 3x daily. this totals to 1200mg of fish, flax, & borage oil per day. on top of this, i take 1 capsule of 1000mg pumpkin seed oil per day. is this safe?

A member asked:

3 weeks pregnant. is it okay to use lotion with borage seed oil in it on legs and arms?

A member asked:

I have severe atopic dermatitis eczema and have several allergies including tree nuts and fish. is borage oil safe and effective for me? thank you.

A member asked:

Can i take cla (belly fat formula has safflower oil, omega 3,borage oil, & sesame seed oil ) if i'm taking omeprazola magnesium (acid reducer 20.6mg)?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take evening primrose oil/borage oil (star flower oil capsules) daily for joint relief, helps my mood, skin & immensely helps with breast tenderness/pms/cramps. with occasional 5mg valium prescribed by my gp when needed for anxiety??

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Flax, fish, borage, evening primrose oils for very dry skin?

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