Natures Aid Starflower Oil with Vitamin E
Starflower Oil (Borage Oil) is extracted from the annual herb Borage (Borago officinalis).
The Starflower is a medicinal plant known to have been used worldwide in the research and treatment of cancer for over 700 years, as quoted bby the Cancer Research Campaign.
What is Natures Aid Starflower Oil used for?
This plant contains Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) at approximately twice the level of Evening Primrose Oil (EPO). Starflower Oil has been shown to be beneficial for a wide range of conditions.
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) - has been shown to eradicate swollen abdomen and breast discomfort as well as reducing irritability and depression.
- Eczema and other skin disorders - available on prescription for eczema. Psoriasis may be helped by Starflower Oil.
- Cholesterol and blood pressure - has been shown to reduce high serum cholesterol and blood pressure, but may take several weeks to achieve.
- Rheumatoid arthritis - sufferers have discontinued use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after supplementation, but is more effective when taken with fish oils.
- Alcoholism - may make withdrawal easier and reduce post drinking depression.
- Immune system - low levels of essential fatty acids may stop the action of interferon, the body’s natural virus killer.
- Other conditions - obesity, benign breast disease, childhood hyperactivity and schizophrenia have all been shown to be helped by Starflower supplementation.
Other Information:
Starflower Oil is rich in the fatty acid Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) which is an important intermediary in the metabolic conversion of Linoleic Acid into Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1).
Why Choose Natures Aid Starflower Oil?
Each Natures Aid Starflower Oil contains 500mg of premium quality Starflower Oil per capsule.
Contra-indications / Precautions:
Should be avoided by persons taking blood thinning products such as aspirin and warfarin.
Not recommended for people with temporal lobe epilepsy.
Probably best avoided during pregnancy due to effects on hormones.
