EVENING PRIMROSE OIL, 120 softgels, 500 mg
Evening Primrose Oil, a source of gamolenic (GLA) and linoleic
fatty acids: supports cardiovascular and breast health, maintains
healthy weight and healthy joint and immune functions, provides PMS
symptom relief.
Overview
Native to North America, the evening primrose is a tiny and
short-lived wildflower and not a true primrose. When Europeans found
it and took it to Europe, its purported healing properties for skin
diseases and flesh wounds quickly earned it the name "King's
cure-all." Evening primrose is now grown in 30 or more
countries, and the oil pressed from its seed is marketed as a
nutritional supplement and as a great source of linoleic acid.
Evening primrose oil, however, is a source not only of linoleic acid
but also of another kind of fatty acid called gamo-lenic acid (also
known as gamma linolenic acid, or GLA). This fatty acid, normally
manufactured by the body from linoleic acid, is important in many
ways. It is transformed by the body eventually into eicosanoids,
hormone-like chemicals that include the prostaglandins.
Prostaglandins help control such processes as inflammation, blood
clotting, and cholesterol synthesis.
All Evening primrose used in our brands is cold pressed without
the use of solvents such as hexane. Our Evening Primrose Oil is
available in 90 and 180 count softgels.
Research Indicates
- May have positive effects on cardiovascular health
- May support breast health
- May support healthy weight
- May support healthy immune function
- May support symptom relief associated with PMS
- Shown to reduce tremors from lithium use in manic depressives
- May support healthy joint function
- May support skin health
Dosage
Typical dosage ranges from 2000-4000 mgs. daily
Cautions
- If you have epilepsy or any seizure disorder, schizophrenia,
or are pregnant or lactating consult a health care practitioner
prior to using evening primrose oil.
- May cause headaches and nausea if taken on an empty stomach.
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