The Effect of Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil on Inflammatory Diseases: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
Timoszuk M, Mahboubi M, Sharifi-Rad J
Published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Methodology
Systematic review of clinical trials of evening primrose oil across inflammatory conditions including atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic neuropathy and premenstrual syndrome.
Key Findings
Some trials reported improvements in skin symptom scores and neuropathy measures, but effects were inconsistent and the strongest trials were largely null; safety was good.
Conclusions
Evening primrose oil has weak and inconsistent clinical evidence across inflammatory conditions.
Limitations
Heterogeneous conditions and doses; many small trials; no meta-analysis.
Supplements Studied
Effects were inconsistent and the strongest trials were largely null; safety was good.
Outcomes Measured
Some trials reported improvements in skin symptom scores, but effects were inconsistent.
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