Evening Primrose oil

[sarah lou smith]

ok i have been advised to take evening primrose oil by my doctor, for painful breasts before my period.

Does anyone know how many calories/fat etc are in them as i have looked and cant find anything. i know these are syned at slimming world as it contains oil.

Any help will be greatful

Thanks

Sarah

[Missy]

I didn't find any nutritional info, but I did find this that I found interesting:

A discussion of the benefits of evening primrose oil would not be complete without mention of the polyunsaturated fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), of which evening primrose oil is an excellent source (black currant seed and borage seed oils are two other good sources). GLA and weight loss. While weight loss and healthy weight maintenance is, and should be, a concern for all, it is usually of special concern to women. Page says, "People with GLA deficiencies produce more fat in their bodies. So, many overweight people, if they take evening primrose oil, will find that they will lose weight." She also notes that it can boost metabolism, helping overweight people to burn more calories.

[sarah lou smith]

that sounds good to me lol

thanks for looking

i have a underactive thyroid so my metabolic rate is a little strange :s