In one study , participants who took EPO had a slightly higher systolic blood pressure. Another review of studies revealed that evidence of EPO reducing high blood pressure is too limited to recommend it in a clinical setting. It is possible that EPO might interfere with medications. Your emotions might not be the only thing that gets a little sensitive when the crimson tide rolls. If your boobs get achy on the reg, EPO could help.
You already know the GLA in EPO is anti-inflammatory, which means it has the potential to soothe all kinds of aches — boob pain , joint pain , and so on. A review of the research further backed up claims that a dose of EPO a day keeps arthritis away. Health conditions like diabetes often come with an unhelpful side of nerve pain , tingling, weakness, and sensitivity to extreme temps. The good news is that GLA soothes damaged nerve symptoms.
In a study of 70 people with diabetes, participants who took EPO and vitamin E for a year experienced a reduction in nerve pain. Research is still limited, but the arachidonic acid in EPO has been known to boost your hair growth potential. Not much, TBH. Research suggests balancing your omega-3 and omega-6 intake reduces your risk of obesity. So yeah, in a way, keeping those fatty acids balanced is part of maintaining a healthy weight.
But remember — supplements are a pretty unregulated industry. Watch for these signs of an allergic reaction:. Evening primrose oil EPO has been used as a remedy for inflammation and several other skin and health conditions for years. More research is necessary to recommend it as a clinical treatment. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health.
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