Evening primrose oil

Evening Primrose Oil used in low levels such as 2 grams per day appears to not have much affect; however in higher doses such as 3 - 4 grams per day, double blind research has reported a lowering of cholesterol levels which can have a positive effect on formation of atherosclerotic plaquing

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2.       Horrobin DF, Manku MS. How do polyunsaturated fatty acids lower plasma cholesterol levels? Lipids 1983;558–62.