Dose primrose tablets help skin (just bought some)?

They've certainly helped mine, i thought maybe it was all in my head and so stopped taking them, but my skin got bad again, i take them everyday 1000mg ones, take them for a while see what you think........

Dose primrose tablets help skin (just bought some)?
yes =)
Reply:Evening primrose oil contains substantial amounts of polysaturated omega-6 fatty acids, essential fatty acids (EFAs) which are needed by the body to regulate a number of activities including insulin utilization, heart function, and mood. Since the body does not produce EFAs, they must be ingested through proper diet or supplementation. In addition to omega-6 fatty acids, evening primrose oil contains linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Both linoleic acid and GLA are believed to have very positive health and medicinal indications. Linoleic acid may affect how the body utilizes insulin, maintains weight, and fights cancer and heart disease. GLA may help to inhibit the body's production of chemicals that cause inflammation. Consequently, evening primrose oil has been used in connection with inflammatory conditions including both rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. Some studies have also suggested that evening primrose oil may be useful in treating chronic fatigue syndrome, but more research is needed before evening primrose oil can be recommended for that condition.



Evening primrose oil may help to relieve pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), symptoms of menopause, and breast pain due to hormonal changes during menstruation. Supplementary GLA, such as is supplied by evening primrose oil, appears to relieve some PMS symptoms. However, many of the suggested uses of evening primrose seed oil have not been substantiated by sound clinic studies and research.



Both oral and topical forms of evening primrose oil have also been studied for treating acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. When used as a topical application on the skin, evening primrose oil has moisturizing and softening effects.



Additional research indicates that individuals suffering from diabetes, scleroderma, Sjorgen's syndrome, and tardive dyskinesia may be deficient in GLA. In preliminary studies, supplementation with Evening Primrose Oil aided individuals with these conditions.





It didn't do a lot for me. I found that the cream containing it worked better than the capsules. Some people react better to the capsules than others. I tried it for about 6 months-nothing earth shattering,I was better off with a multivitamin and extra biotin.
Reply:Many claims were made about 20 years ago for epogram,evening primrose, the active ingredient of which is gamolenic acid. Unfortunately in practise results were very disappointing and the licence to use it for eczema was withdrawn about 10 years ago. The myth however persists and you will see wild claims made once more. I was surprised to see even some of the natural remedies gang accept it is of little benefit!



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