Star Flower

Borage, also known as starflower, is an annual herb in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and has naturalized in many other locales.

Starflower Oil benefits 

1. Hormone balance

Fluctuating hormone levels manifest themselves in several different ways and can severely interfere with women’s daily lives. Many of the symptoms commonly associated with PMS and menopause, such as mood swings, breast tenderness and skin changes, are triggered by these hormone imbalances.

Studies show that GLA helps to balance hormone levels by regulating the production of prostaglandins, which are hormone-like chemical messengers involved in the body’s inflammatory processes such as swelling, stiffness and pain. So if you are battling to control symptoms of PMS or menopause, you may find starflower oil to be beneficial.

2. Heart health

Essential fatty acids are vital to heart health. Although women are statistically less at danger of heart disease compared to men, women aren’t completely free of risk. Did you know that there are still around 40,000 women per year who suffer a heart attack?

A regular intake of essential fatty acids can help to support heart health and improve blood circulation in women and men. It is thought that the anti-inflammatory benefits of GLA help to reduce the risk of heart disease, particularly when paired with an omega 3 supplement, and may also help to prevent fatty plaque build-ups along artery walls.

3. Skin

Regulating prostaglandin levels may help to prevent inflammatory skin conditions and regulate the moisture level of the skin. One study found that daily supplementation with starflower oil over a twelve week period significantly reduced skin reddening (by an average of 40%) when compared to a placebo. It also found that participants supplementing with starflower oil lost 10% less water from the skin and had less roughness and scaling.

4. Visual health

As women get older, eyesight tends to become an issue, with many people experiencing a downturn in their visual health during later life. One study found that people who supplemented with GLA experienced a decrease in the symptoms of an irritating and uncomfortable condition called dry eye.

5. Joints

Several studies have examined the potential benefits of starflower oil for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. One placebo-controlled trial found that daily supplementation with 2800mg of starflower oil over six months reduced joint tenderness and morning stiffness by 64% compared to a placebo.

It seems that for all-round female health and beauty, a high-quality star flower may indeed be a star when it comes to looking after your health.

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