What Is Evening Primrose Oil Acid?

Dec 20, 2021 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have hyperlipidemia. My colleague suggested that I consume more evening primrose oil acid in daily life. What is evening primrose oil acid?

Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Kou Linlin
Hyperlipidemia is primarily caused by excessive intake of fatty foods or by obesity, leading to elevated blood lipid levels, hypertension, hyperglycemia, diabetes, thrombosis, fatty liver disease, and gallstones. During this period, it is essential to pay close attention to your diet and undergo pharmacological treatment to lower blood lipids. Evening primrose oil—specifically gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) derived from evening primrose oil—may be used for managing hyperlipidemia; it helps regulate blood pressure and improve blood circulation.