Nutritional Guide

Why you need it?

Starflower oil, like evening primrose oil (EPO) contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a fatty acid that the body converts to a hormone-like substance called prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). PGE1 has anti-inflammatory properties and may also act as a blood thinner and blood vessel dilator. Starflower oil is a richer source of GLA than evening primrose oil.

Functions: Linoleic acid, a common fatty acid found in nuts, seeds, and most vegetable oils (including EPO), should theoretically convert to PGE1. But many things can interfere with this conversion, including disease, the aging process, saturated fat, hydrogenated oils, blood sugar problems, and inadequate vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins. Supplements that provide GLA circumvent these conversion problems, leading to more predictable formation of PGE1.

Parts Used:

Seeds.

Constituents:

18-23% cis-g-linolenic acid (GLA).

Precautions

GRAS - Generally recognized as safe. No adverse reactions, side effects or overdose symptoms expected when taken within the recommended amounts.

• Although many people may have inadequate levels of GLA, the optimal intake for this nutrient remains unknown. Researchers often use 3,000-6,000 mg of evening primrose oil or 1000-2000mg of starflower oil per day, which provides approximately 250-400mg of GLA.
• Other nutrients are needed by the body, along with Starflower oil, to make PGE. Consequently, some experts suggest that magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B6 should be taken along with starflower oil.
• Use for epileptics is not recommended.

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