Are Evening Primrose Oil supplements beneficial?

Evening Primrose Oil contains Omega 6 but my doctor says that I only need to take fish oil (Omega 3) supplements because most people get more than enough Omega 6 from their diet. Is this true?

Are Evening Primrose Oil supplements beneficial?
It can be helpful for hormonal regulation. I am a Naturopathic Doctor and I have patients take certain oil during certain times of the month in order to regulate their cycles. EPO is progestrogenic and therefore can help with periods/hormones if taken during days 15-28 (where progesterone is the primary hormone involved)!!! You are right however...most people tend to get enough omega 6's in their diet and omega 6 in excess can get shunted to a pathway in the body that increases inflammation (which is bad)....omega 3's are awesome for soooo many reasons ad never create more inflammation! I usually only recommend omega 6's for certain people (usually with hormonal dyregulation) and again they are only to be used at certain times of the menstral cycle!
Reply:well, evening primrose oil contains vit E which can also be found in diets... but its alright because thats why its called supplements... to supplement our diet intake.
Reply:Many MDs don't believe in Omega 6 0r GLA %26amp; 9 supplements, but primrose oil can be very helpful for menstrual problems,menopause,diabetic neuropathy, asthma, emphysema, just to name a few.





I think you can always use more especially if you have a health problem.





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