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Evening Primrose Oil: The Kings Cure-All |
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Evening Primrose Oil: The Kings Cure-All
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Darrell Miller | 06/03/06 |
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Promise of Evening Primrose Oil
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Darrell Miller | 06/03/06 |
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Dramatic EPO Benefits for hyper active children
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Darrell Miller | 06/03/06 |
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Prescription for using evening primrose oil
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Darrell Miller | 06/03/06 |
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References
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Darrell Miller | 06/03/06 |
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Selecting Quality Evening Primrose Oil
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Darrell Miller | 06/03/06 |
Date:
June 03, 2006 01:11 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Evening Primrose Oil: The Kings Cure-All
Evening primrose is a tiny, short-lived, bright yellow wildflower native to North America. After discovering the New World plant, the Europeans took it back to the Old World where it’s healing properties for skin diseases and flesh wounds quickly earned it the name “King’s Cure-All.”
Currently, evening primrose is now grown in 30 or more countries, and the oil pressed from it’s seed is marketed as a valuable natural healing supplement. It is especially well documented for supporting skin health in cases of eczema and dermatitis. But other benefits include relief of premenstrual syndrome and arthritis related joint pain.
Date:
June 03, 2006 01:11 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Promise of Evening Primrose Oil
Today, we know that the oil from the seeds of evening primrose contains a high amount of the active ingredient, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an oil quite similar to other essential fatty acids (EFA) of the omega-6 variety. In fact, evening primrose oil is one of the few substances found in nature that contains significant amounts of GLA. It was only as recently as the 1970’s that researchers discovered among its potential therapeutic benefits, GLA aids the body’s formation of important prostaglandins (known as PGE1) that moderates inflammatory processes. (Prostaglandins are molecules that act as vital cell regulators.)
While the body manufactures gamma-linolenic acid from linoleic acid, one of the essential fatty acids, optimal production is often inhibited by dietary deficiencies, age related enzymatic deficiencies and intake of excess amounts of saturated fat. Indeed, it is interesting to note linoleic acid has little to no biological activity in and of itself. It’s true value is in its conversion to GLA. When we take additional GLA, we encourage increased formation of PGE1, which produces a variety of health benefits.
Health experts say that prostaglandin E1 series aids the body by inhibiting or reducing inflammation, blood clumping, blood clots, abnormal cholesterol production and formation of malignant cells. (In particular, GLA reduces risk of arterial spasm and abnormal clots, important factors in heart attacks and strokes. Another beneifit is lowering blood pressure.) The PGE1 series also maintains important electrolyte balances and normalizes insulin secretions.
Other health conditions that can benefit from GLA include arthritis; skin disorders such as eczema, acne, dermatitis; allergies and asthma; premenstrual syndrome; multiple sclerosis; fibrocystic breast disease; and depression.
Date:
June 03, 2006 01:12 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Dramatic EPO Benefits for hyper active children
The noted essential fatty acid researcher David Horrobin, M.D., has made an incredibly important contribution to our understanding of the role that GLA plays in all facets of health. He notes, “The level of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) is of crucial importance to the body. A fall in the level of PGE (in the brain) will lead to a potentially catastrophic series of untoward consequences including increased vascular reactivity, elevated cholesterol production, diabetic like changes in insulin release, enhanced risk of auto-immune disease, enhanced risk of inflammatory disorders, and susceptibility to depression.”
Dr. Horrobin notes in one such study: “About 20 children were treated with substantial benefit in about two thirds of them. Some responses were dramatic! In one case a boy whom they threatened with expulsion from school because of his impossible behavior was put on gamma-linolenic acid without the knowledge of the school authorities. After two weeks on GLA, the teacher, who was unaware of the treatment, contacted the parents and said that in thirty years of experience she had never seen such a dramatic and abrupt change for the better in a child’s behavior. Some children do equally well no matter if the oil is given by mouth or by rubbing into the skin. In others, there is the distinct impression that skin absorption, which will bypass malabsorption problems, may have a better effect.”
Date:
June 03, 2006 01:21 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Prescription for using evening primrose oil
Recommended daily amount
The recommended amount of evening primrose oil is 2,600 milligrams, per day, with higher doses of four to six grams recommended for conditions such as arthritis, asthma, or eczema. Most good primrose oil contains 280mg of GLA or more per 2,600 milligram does.
Date:
June 03, 2006 01:23 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: References
References:
1. Yoon, S., et al. the therapeutic effect of evening primrose oil in atopic dermatitis patients with dry scaly skin lesions is associated with normalization of serum gamma-interferon levels. Skin pharmacol appl skin physiol, 2002; 15(1):20-25.
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Date:
June 03, 2006 01:12 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Selecting Quality Evening Primrose Oil
Always look first for a certified organic source of Evening Primrose Oil. In addition, since oils are highly subject to rancidity, it is recommended that you acquire a product that is manufactured using a low temperature process without chemical solvents to avoid formation of free radicals and ensuing rancidity.
Generally, two grades of evening primrose oil have been available to consumers. The crude grade is considered to be unstable because of its high organic matter content. This oil is usually greenish color.
Refined evening primrose oil have a low organic matter content and are yellowish color. As we mentioned, oils tend to accumulate pesticides, especially the many kinds that are fat soluble. That’s why we always tell our readers to prefer organic oils. Until now few, if any, organic evening primrose oil products have been available.
