Evening primrose oil is a natural way for women to increase their chances of conception, because GLA increases the body’s production of cervical mucus – an important factor in successful reproduction.
The high levels of essential fatty acids in the oil can benefit fertility in another way too – they cause the contraction and relaxation of muscle tissue in the uterine wall, helping in preparation for pregnancy. However, those who are already pregnant should talk to their doctor before taking EPO, as uterine contractions may cause issues.
Evening primrose oil may actually boost male fertility too! A study carried out on animals at the Department of Animal Nutrition and Management found that dosing both male and female blue foxes with EPO during mating season resulted in an increase in litter size. Researchers believe that this is due to EPO’s effect on the male foxes, indicating the oil may improve male reproductive capabilities.
Evening primrose oil has proved to be a valuable treatment choice for people suffering from skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Studies published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science have even shown that evening primrose oil can help with age-related structural and functional changes in skin tissues, such as redness, firmness, roughness and fatigue resistance.
GLA prompts the brain to produce a specific type of prostaglandin called prostaglandin E, which works to prevent withdrawal symptoms such as depression and seizures by indirectly protecting the liver and nervous system.
By boosting the transmission of nerve impulses, evening primrose oil may be valuable in treating this progressive brain disorder.
There was 1 study that was done that showed that two-thirds of kids struggling with attention deficit hyperactive disorder showed enhancement after using evening primrose oil.
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