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Evening Primrose Oil

Common Names: evening primrose oil, EPO Latin Names: Oenothera biennis Background Evening primrose is a plant native to North and South America that also grows throughout Europe and parts of Asia. It has yellow flowers that open at sunset and close during the day. The oil from evening primrose seeds contains omega-6 fatty acids, including gamma-linolenic acid…

Nutritional Approaches for Musculoskeletal Inflammation

Some nutritional approaches, such as dietary supplements, have a long history of use for symptoms of musculoskeletal inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and tendinitis. There isn’t enough evidence to support the use of many of them for inflammatory conditions, but a few may have modest benefits.  Here are six things to know if you…

Butylphenyl methylpropional

Butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA, CAS No 80-54-6), sometimes referred to by its trade name Lilial®, is a fragrance ingredient used in cosmetic products. From 1 March 2022, butylphenyl methylpropional will be classified as a Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reprotoxic (CMR) category 1B substance under the EU and UK Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations. Article 15 of…

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