Women look for ways to tackle the symptoms of hormonal changes which are usually most noticeable during PMS or Menopause. In most serious cases Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) is advised by medical professionals, however, many women opt for more natural ways of relieving the unpleasant symptoms. A report published in Menopause in 2015 surveyed postmenopausal women aged 50 to 65 years and found that 70.4 percent used natural remedies, with Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) being the most commonly used.
EPO together with Borage Oil owes their popularity to being great sources of GLA (Gamma Linoleic Acid), an essential fatty acid. This form of omega-6 helps the body to generate substances that reduce unwanted inflammation and cell growth. Unfortunately, in a typical routine diet, there are very little foods that contain good sources of GLA, meaning supplements might be needed to meet the requirements to support good health
