Does evening primrose oil improve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?

Q: Does evening primrose oil improve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?

EPO has been promoted for the management of <a href="/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/" class="popover" data-tooltip="<div><h6>Rheumatoid Arthritis</h6><p>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that is mainly known for affecting the joints, but can also affect other parts of the body. It is more common in women than men and often starts during middle age, but it can occur at any age. The cause of RA is not well understood, but it seems to involve genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors.</p></div>">rheumatoid arthritis due to the potential anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects of GLA and its metabolite DGLA. Preliminary research suggests that GLA in general may reduce pain and joint tenderness associated with rheumatoid arthritis, but these studies provided GLA sourced from borage or blackcurrant seed oil, rather than EPO. [1] Further research is needed to determine if EPO supplementation is beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis.

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EPO has been promoted for the management of rheumatoid arthritis due to the potential anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects of GLA and its metabolite DGLA. Preliminary research suggests that GLA in general may reduce pain and joint tenderness associated with rheumatoid arthritis, but these studies provided GLA sourced from borage or blackcurrant seed oil, rather than EPO.^[1] Further research is needed to determine if EPO supplementation is beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis.

Does evening primrose oil improve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?

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