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Evening Primrose Oil Treatment Report
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See also: Omega 3 w/Evening Primrose Oil
What is Evening Primrose Oil? Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. EPO has been studied in a wide variety of disorders, particularly those affected by metabolic products of essential fatty acids.
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Reasons Taken
12 patients in the community are taking or have taken Evening Primrose Oil.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Slow my ALS progress | 7 | 58% |
| General health | 2 | 16% |
| Fasciculations | 1 | 8% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 8% |
| Other | 1 | 8% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Evening Primrose Oil.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Evening Primrose Oil or how long patients were taking Evening Primrose Oil before stopping.
