Supplements for Eczema

The inflammation caused by eczema attacks can be reduced considerably by the consumption of one tablespoon full of flaxseed oil a day. Flaxseed oil contains essential fats and also comes in powder form so that you can sprinkle it on your food items before eating them.

Another way to reduce eczema flare-ups is to take herbal nutritional supplements in order to fortify your diet. Evening Primrose Oil is one such supplement that contains Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid). GLA has a good of aiding in the healing of eczema flare-ups. Evening Primrose oil is escpially popular in Europe. The average daily dose is two to four grams and should never be taken on an empty stomach. This is a slow acting therapy diet for eczema and it can take up to 6 months for results to become visible so please be patient and do not expect immediate results.

Yet another mineral in our bodies that helps with eczema is zinc. Beware that an overdose of zinc can result in a copper deficiency in your body that could result in other unwanted problems. Do not take more than 30 milligrams of zinc a day and as always consult your doctor before consuming anything that you do not immediately recognize as food.