Evening primrose oil is a vegetable oil which is rich in the omega-6 essential fatty acid called gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
With added Vitamin E to protect the GLA from oxidative damage
Provides omega-6 essential fatty acids to support the body's production
Studies show omega-6 essential fatty acids assist the body with hormone regulation
Evening Primrose Oil Features
Provides a quality source of Omega-6 fatty acids (GLA)
Easy dose soft gel capsule
Single high dose
Can be taken alongside conventional medications
Suitable for all ages, in pregnancy and during breastfeeding
Active Ingredients in each gelatin capsule:
Ingredients
Strength
Unit
Evening Primrose Oil
1000
mg
Providing:
Gamma Linolenic acid (GLA)
100
mg
Other fatty acids (including linolenic acid and oleic acid)
900
mg
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl)
1
mg
No added: gluten, dairy, yeast, sugar, artificial colours or preservatives.
Recommended Dose:
Adults: 1 to 2 capsules, 2 to 3 times daily. As a maintenance dose, take 1 capsule once or twice daily.
Avoid using evening primrose oil in individuals with epilepsy as GLA is known to increase the incidence of seizures. Individuals with epilepsy may want to consider using Clinicians Krill Oil 500 or Omega-3 Fish Oil as a source of essential fatty acids.
Individuals on blood thinning medications such as warfarin should consult a health professional before taking evening primrose oil especially in high doses as it may affect blood clotting times.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding – Clinicians Evening Primrose Oil is considered safe to use during these times.
Healthy individuals may benefit from taking EPO alongside a multivitamin and mineral complex such as Clinicians MultiVitamin and Mineral Boost
Women may benefit from EPO alongside Clinicians Omega-3 Fish Oil on days 12 to 25 of their cycle for support during PMS