Guest Post Courtesy of the Progressive Health Blog
Fatty acids are the building blocks for all cells and are necessary for the production of prostaglandins, hormone-like regulatory compounds that are involved in vital body functions. Omega 3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and omega 6 (linoleic acid) fatty acids are considered essential because the body can’t make them from other substances and they must be supplied by the diet.
Borage oil and evening primrose oil contain the omega 6 essential fatty acid known as GLA (gamma linolenic acid). Olive oil contains the omega 9 essential fatty acid known as oleic acid. N ow research reports that supplemental fatty acids can help relieve PMS (premenstrual syndrome).
The study, published in Reproductive Health , investigated the effect of supplemental fatty acids for the treatment of PMS. Researchers from the University of Pernambuco in Brazil, administered one or two capsules of supplemental fatty acids or a placebo daily to 120 women with PMS, for 6 months. One capsule contained 210 mg GLA, 175 mg oleic acid, 345 mg linoleic acid, 250 mg mixed fatty acids and 20 mg of vitamin E.
PMS symptoms, prolactin levels and cholesterol levels were obtained from the participants. The researchers found that the fatty acid group had improvement in symptoms, especially among those who received two capsules. After six months, the placebo group had no significant changes in symptoms. Furthermore, there were no changes in prolactin levels.
“The difference between the groups using the medication and the placebo group with respect to the improvement in symptomatology appears to indicate the effectiveness of the drug,” the study authors write.
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