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Which oil should I add - borage or evening primrose or other? I already take fish oil, but was wanting to take one of the other oils Dr. P recs.
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Primrose oil is more expensive but many prefer it.

From Wikipedia

Interest in borage remains high because it is the highest known plant based source of gamma-linolenic acid (18:3, cis 6,9,12-octadecatrienoic acid). The seed oil is often marketed as "starflower oil" or "borage oil."

Borage is also rich in oleic and palmitic acid, conferring a hypocholesterolemic effect. This oil, which has recently been commercialised, may regulate metabolism and the hormonal system, and is considered by many naturopathic practitioners to be a good remedy for PMS and menopause symptoms such as the hot flash. Borage is also sometimes indicated to alleviate and heal colds, bronchitis, and respiratory infections in general for its anti-inflammatory and balsamic properties. The flowers can be prepared in infusion to take advantage of its medicinal properties.

So, use either one.
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Interesting!...

I've been taking "Evening Primrose Oil" for the last 20 yrs. & have only started the "Borage Oil" since I began using SRCPs to "try to fix my face"...

I will coninue to take both!
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