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Evening Primrose Oil & Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids. Evening Primrose Oil is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids - Linoleic Acid and Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) and low in fatty acids. Whilst there are many other vegetable oils rich in the Linoleic Acid, Evening Primrose Oil is one of the few rich sources of GLA. GLA is extremely active in the body. It prevents platelets sticking together, improves circulation by enlarging the blood vessels that in turn, lowers arterial blood pressure, lowers cholesterol levels and inhibits inflammatory reactions. It also stimulates 'brown fat' that helps to burn off excess calories. In addition to this, it seems to enhance the effects of insulin and generally improves the immune system by activating  T-Lymphocytes and inhibiting abnormal cell reproduction. The body not only uses polyunsaturates for the growth of all membranes, but also converts them into prostaglandins - so called because they were first discovered in the prostrate glands of bulls. They kept their name even though it was later discovered that they were produced in all cells of the body. Prostaglandins then, are physiologically active, hormone-like substances that control and regulate many processes in the body. GLA is the precursor of a particularly important prostaglandin (PGE) which takes part in regulating the cardiovascular, nervous and reproductive systems. It is also important in taking care of skin condition and other biological functions. Conditions that seem to respond favourably to Evening Primrose Oil are arthritis, diabetes, autoimmune problems, psychiatric problems, obesity, PMS, gastro-intestinal problems, recurring infections, and learning/behavioural problems. All conditions that are thought to be the result of the poor metabolism of Essential Fatty Acids, which Evening Primrose Oil can help to correct.  Nature's Best (Expert Advice via Phone or E-mail) (Online Discounts and Offers - Lower than Shop Prices) Please note: These pages are for information purposes only, and are not meant to be medical in any way. If you have a medical problem, you are strongly advised to contact your doctor.  We do not recommend self diagnosis.     Enter your search terms Submit search form   Home  Vitamin A   Vitamin B   Vit C   Vit E  Ginseng   Glucosamine   Emotions and Nutrition  Arthritis and Nutrition    Free Radicals

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