There are many anecdotal ideas floating around. I have done some research into essential fatty acids (essential because our bodies need them but cannot produce them). I believe that I am missing the enzyme which permits our bodies from transforming linoleic acid to Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) because of a family disease that makes me prone to not having the delta- 6-desaturase enzyme which is necessary to convert oils like flaxseed oil into GLA which our bodies desperately need. Not to ramble on too much but our diets and lifestyle are stacked against anybody who has the enzyme because all the trans/fats and unhealthy balance of diet leads to a shortage of GLA in the body. This essential oil is necessary for the formation of prostaglandins (which are hormone like substances that regulate an array of bodily functions). O.k. that's enough for now, but here are 2 leads to look at if you are interested
Borage oil
Diagnose-Me: Treatment: Essential Fatty Acids
P.S.--Borage seed oil is a great source of GLA. So if you supplement with this and cut down on the bad fats and alcohol your body will smile at you. Sorry for the ramble it's just there is so much info on this subject.
H