This combination of gama-linoleic acid and linoleic acid meets the body's need for essential amino acids. Most of us get plenty of the "bad" fats but the body needs the essential "good" fats as well. Primrose oil helps regulate metabolism, keeps skin moist and supple, reduces stress and can help relieve mild depression, insomnia and arthritis pain. The supplements also help women with fibrocystic breast changes and menstrual cramps. It is a very important amino acid for people with diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. Dosage: 2 at bedtime; increase to 2 in the morning and 2 at bedtime at times of stress or if you have fibrocystic breasts or breast tenderness for as long as symptoms last.