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Posted by KellyD on November 24, 2003, at 10:32:13
Hello Larry, Bomb Diggity. Hope things are OK for you. Got some questions, if you would induldge me ?
Can this (EPO) be used for Omega 3's or is it different from using fish oil form? Does any Omega 3 form have anti-inflammatory properties?
Is is possible to use both forms together or is this not advisable?
Advice appreciated. As always, thanks.
Posted by Larry Hoover on November 25, 2003, at 7:16:06
In reply to Larry Hoover - Evening Primrose Oil?__, posted by KellyD on November 24, 2003, at 10:32:13
> Hello Larry, Bomb Diggity.
<grinnage>
> Hope things are OK for you.
Better than yesterday, thanks.
> Got some questions, if you would induldge me?
Prostration at my feet not required. <wink>
> Can this (EPO) be used for Omega 3's or is it different from using fish oil form?
It has some omega-3 in it, but it's shorter chain than fish oil. Therefore, not bioequivalent. The typical reason for using EPO is not to obtain omega-3, but instead to obtain a particular omega-6 fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Borage oil is twice as concentrated in GLA, by the way.
> Does any Omega 3 form have anti-inflammatory properties?
Yes. But just what properties exist vary with each version. DHA tends to regulate genes. EPA tends to directly regulate inflammatory response. ALNA is more like EPA. It's good to have them all in good supply in your diet. Most people get quite enough ALNA without the slightest effort (via vegetable oils such as canola), so efforts should focus on obtaining DHA and EPA (fish oil).
> Is is possible to use both forms together or is this not advisable?
It is optimal to use a GLA source simultaneously with fish oil.
> Advice appreciated. As always, thanks.
Questions appreciated. As always, welcome.
Lar
Posted by Emme on November 25, 2003, at 18:06:31
In reply to Re: Larry Hoover - Evening Primrose Oil?__ » KellyD, posted by Larry Hoover on November 25, 2003, at 7:16:06
I was just looking at EPO today and thinking I might like to try it for PMS symptoms. But I don't know whether it would interact with any prescription medications. Do you happen to know anything?
I asked the pharmacist on duty but he didn't seem to know anything at all about any herbal remedy whatsoever, unlike other, more intelligent pharmacists I've spoken with.
Thanks.
Posted by KellyD on November 25, 2003, at 18:17:18
In reply to Re: Larry Hoover - Evening Primrose Oil?__, posted by Emme on November 25, 2003, at 18:06:31
Here's some info I found. Hope this helps a bit.
Posted by Simian on November 25, 2003, at 19:35:33
In reply to Re: Larry Hoover - Evening Primrose Oil?__ » KellyD, posted by Larry Hoover on November 25, 2003, at 7:16:06
Whats a good amount of GLA to supplement daily?
Posted by KellyD on November 25, 2003, at 21:00:11
In reply to Dosage?, posted by Simian on November 25, 2003, at 19:35:33
Most sources say 1000 to 3000 mgs (1-3 caps) of a 12% GLA. Some brands don't list this information, but other do.
Posted by Simian on November 25, 2003, at 22:58:34
In reply to Re: Dosage? » Simian, posted by KellyD on November 25, 2003, at 21:00:11
Posted by KellyD on November 25, 2003, at 23:11:39
In reply to Thanks (nm) » KellyD, posted by Simian on November 25, 2003, at 22:58:34
Made me feel a bit smart and I needed the self esteem boost.
Posted by Larry Hoover on November 27, 2003, at 9:34:19
In reply to Re: Larry Hoover - Evening Primrose Oil?__, posted by Emme on November 25, 2003, at 18:06:31
> I was just looking at EPO today and thinking I might like to try it for PMS symptoms. But I don't know whether it would interact with any prescription medications. Do you happen to know anything?
I cannot think of a possible interaction with psych meds.
The beneficial effect of EPO is enhanced by fish oil.
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on November 27, 2003, at 9:35:31
In reply to Emme===, posted by KellyD on November 25, 2003, at 18:17:18
> Here's some info I found. Hope this helps a bit.
>
> http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/alt/primrose_faq.htmThe problem with this reference is that it confounds two distinct topics: evening primrose the herb does certain things, while evening primrose oil is quite distinct from most of the herb's effects.
Lar
Posted by KellyD on November 30, 2003, at 20:08:50
In reply to Re: Emme=== » KellyD, posted by Larry Hoover on November 27, 2003, at 9:35:31
This is the end of the thread.
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