dietary and lifestyle modifications offer effective strategies for reducing inflammation. The growing body of scientific literature supports the use of Buglossoides arvensis( Ahiflower, Corn Gromwell) as an extremely beneficial therapeutic adjunct.
Financial disclosure: Camilla co-founded PhytoLove, a company with exclusive distribution rights to Buglossoides arvensis seed oil in Australia and New Zealand.
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