FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 EVENING PRIMROSE OIL Contains 9 percent gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and 72 percent linoleic acid, both of which are omega-6 oils. Omega-6 is a precursor for the favorable 1 series prostaglandins, hormones widely used by the body. B-6 is required for conversion of linoleic fatty acid to GLA and the GLA to the 1 series prostaglandins and partly to arachidonic acid which leads to inflammatory leukotrienes and production of the unfavorable 2 series prostaglandins. The available data appears to conflict with claims of reduced inflammation. Other claims are for reducing high blood pressure, and symptoms of PMS. A combination of GLA and EPA has been used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and may be beneficial for treatment of other autoimmune diseases. It appears that omega-3 oils would be better for reducing inflammation than the omega-6 oils. (27) See flaxseed oil. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 EVENING PRIMROSE OIL Contains 9 percent gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and 72 percent linoleic acid, both of which are omega-6 oils. Omega-6 is a precursor for the favorable 1 series prostaglandins, hormones widely used by the body. B-6 is required for conversion of linoleic fatty acid to GLA and the GLA to the 1 series prostaglandins and partly to arachidonic acid which leads to inflammatory leukotrienes and production of the unfavorable 2 series prostaglandins. The available data appears to conflict with claims of reduced inflammation. Other claims are for reducing high blood pressure, and symptoms of PMS. A combination of GLA and EPA has been used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and may be beneficial for treatment of other autoimmune diseases. It appears that omega-3 oils would be better for reducing inflammation than the omega-6 oils. (27) See flaxseed oil. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
