Sorry silverlady but a bit shocked at the wholehealthchicago link.
More info on that links than I provided.
Glad to see they are so open about that information in relation to this supplement.
Seems almost silly that the docs give us hassle about taking natural estrogen
But yet any of us can go out and buy these supplements and take as much as we like.
Without realizing what they may contain or do to us.
Also without any concern from our worrisome docs.
Quote from wholehealthchicago
Cautions
Although a possible alternative to evening primrose oil, far less information is available on the safety and effectiveness of borage oil.
Because of the still-unproved but theoretical risk for liver damage posed by the PAs in borage oil, people with liver problems may want to use evening primrose oil instead.
Only use borage oil in high doses or over a number of months if you're under a doctor's supervision. Periodic liver function tests would be a wise precaution.
Because of its unproved but potential health risks, a number of countries disapprove of the use of borage (the oil and herb) as a medical treatment. Others, including Germany, have established standards for the maximum amount of PAs allowed in borage products.
Largely because the risks of using borage oil are still unknown, pregnant or nursing women should avoid this herb.
The stems and leaves of borage herbs are tasty, but they contain relatively high concentrations of toxic PAs; therefore don't consume them in large amounts. And don't rub the herb directly on open cuts or irritated skin.
