宿櫻草油【〈evening primrose oil〉本品為西洋藥草.docVIP

宿櫻草油【〈Evening Primrose oil〉本品為西洋藥草】含最多量的γ─亞麻油酸〈以下簡稱GLA〉。GLA是一種必需脂肪酸。身體無法自製GLA；必須由食物供應。這個脂肪酸已知能幫助預防動脈硬化、心臟疾病、月經前不適症狀、多重硬化症〈multiple sclerosis〉、血壓高。它對性荷爾蒙的反應包括動情激素〈estrogen，女性荷爾蒙〉及睪固酮〈testosterone〉有正面的作用，也幫助降低膽固醇，且對肝硬化的治療頗重要。研究也顯示宿櫻草油幫助減輕疼痛及發炎。缺乏GLA可能導致前列腺素〈prostaglandins〉的含量不正常。 那些與女性荷爾蒙失調相關的乳癌患者，應避免或限量使用宿櫻草油。黑醋粟油是很好的取代品 EVENING PRIMROSE OIL Common NamesEvening Primrose Oil, EPOOriginUSA, China, New Zealand, Australia, Europe DescriptionEvening Primrose is a plant that is indigeous to North America but is now found in Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. It derives its name because its fragrant flowers open in the evening.Evening Primrose Oil is widely used for PMS, eczema, and as a source for essential fatty acids. In Germany, EPO is approved for use as a treatment for atopic eczema, to lower high cholesterol levels, ease PMS and treat hyperactivity in children.Pharmacological Properties. may prove helpful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. shown therapeutic effects in diabetic neuropathy in laboratory animals. rich source of Omega-6 fatty acids. rich source of Gamma Linolenic Acid. reduced platelet hyperaggregability in animals fed an atherogenic diet. reduced thomboxane synthesis in animals fed an atherogenic diet. EPO administration reduced cholesterol values by 25%, reduced triglyceride levels by 51%, and increased HDL cholesterol by 64% in hyperlipidemic animal subjects.. reduces tissue lipid peroxide production induced by free radicals and enhanced the antioxidant effects of glutathione. a 73% reduction in urinary calcium output was observed in pregnant diabetic rats fed EPO. a reduced incidence of diabetes after streptozotocin injection was observed in laboratory animals. eases premenstrual syndrome complaints. relieved inflammation, dryness, and itching in patients with Atopic Eczema. EPO and Fish oil administration reduced total serum cholesterol and increased HDL cholesterol level in patients with non-insulin dependant diabe