Black Currant

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