Limited research suggests that black currant might help:
Lower total cholesterol
Lessen muscle fatigue
Help with rheumatoid arthritis
Improve poor circulation
Treat open angle glaucoma
Menopause
Premenstrual syndrome
Painful periods
Breast tenderness
Hair Loss
People also take black currant to try and assist with:
Peripheral artery disease
High blood pressure
Problems with veins
Arthritis
People also apply it directly to the skin to try to help with wounds or insect bites.
Side Effects:
The GLA in black currant seeds can sometimes cause side effects, such as:
Headache
Diarrhea
Gas and belching
Dosing Information
The following doses have been studied in scientific research: For ADULTS BY MOUTH:
50 mg of black currant anthocyanins has been taken daily for up to 24 months - For eye disorders that can lead to vision loss (glaucoma)
Up to 3.6 grams of black currant seed oil has been taken daily for up to 6 weeks - For high levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood
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