Evening Primrose Oil?!
Question: I started taking EPO about a year and a half ago. Since I started taking this oil I've put on about 1 1/2 stones in weight. I usually take it in the morning. I really don't want to stop taking it because it's been a big help, but on the other hand I really would like to loose some weight. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestion?
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Sunshine is right.EPO is usually recommended to help people LOSE weight. You might try switching to another GLA rich oil.like Borage Oil or Blackcurrant oil. These will help your original problem and there is no indication they make people gain weight. You should try revving up your metabolism by taking CLA or drinking a lot of green tea. Both of these have been shown to help people reduce their weight. Also take a look at your diet in general..are you getting enough protein for instance? You need to include lean protein with each meal.and avoid flour products. Concentrate on whole grains and lots of fruit and veg..and as i said lean protein. Also fish oil capsules are good. Im a nutritional consultant by the way..so i do have experience with these things. Good luck.
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EPO is said to contain certain toxins that can give people who take it for many years cancer
that's interesting because a few years ago it was thought to be a wieght loss aid, I remember a lot of headlines in the US about it.
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