Evening
Primrose oil, 500mg, 90 capsules Natural Goodness
Evening primrose oil is extracted from the evening primrose plant (Oenothera biennis), a wildflower found in North America, Europe and parts of Asia. The plant's pale yellow flowers open in the evening--hence its common name--and its seeds bear the special fatty oil that is used in healing today. Evening Primrose oil is a natural source of the very important nutrient, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a member of what chemists call the omega-6 family of fatty acids. Fatty acids are important constituent parts of all fats. The body for reasons of health, is required to make GLA from linoleic acid, the head of the Omega-6 family line. Linoleic Acid is found in the common vegetable oils with omega-6 content, such as com oil, canola oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, sesame oil and olive oil as well.
Health
Benefits
The remarkably rich stores of GLA in evening primrose oil are what
make it so valuable in healing. Taken internally, the body converts
GLA into prostaglandins. These hormone like compounds help regulate
various body functions, controlling inflammation in some cases and promoting
it in others. The prostaglandins produced from GLA fall into the anti-inflammatory
category. Cell membranes also rely on the presence of GLA.
Specifically, evening primrose oil may help to:
- Relieve the discomforts of PMS (premenstrual syndrome), menstruation, endometriosis and fibrocystic breasts.
- Ease the joint pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Prevent diabetes-associated nerve damage.
- Reduce the symptoms of eczema.
- Help treat acne and rosacea.
- Alleviate inflammation associated with lupus.
- Lessen numbness and tingling.
- Combat damage from multiple sclerosis.
- Treat Alzheimer's-related memory deficiencies.
- Protect against the effects of aging.
- Nourish nails, scalp, and hair.
Note: Evening primrose oil has also been found to be useful for a number of other disorders. For information on these additional ailments, see our Dosage Recommendations Chart for Evening Primrose Oil.
Suggested Use
Take two capsules daily as a dietary supplement, or as directed by your physician.
Guidelines for Use
- By taking evening primrose oil (or other GLA sources) with food, you will not only help ensure good absorption of GLA but possibly minimize any unpleasant side effects.
- It may take two to six months to see effects for skin, hair and nail problems.
General Interaction
- Evening primrose oil may increase the risk of temporal lobe epilepsy in schizophrenic patients taking phenothiazine epileptogenic drugs.
- There are no other known drug or nutrient interactions associated with evening primrose oil or its contained essential fatty acids.
Nutritional
information per serving:
Each capsule contain:
Evening Primrose oil 500mg
Evening primrose oil is 100% natural and guarantee to be the highest quality material available.
Manufactured in a F.D.A. Approved Facility.
Natural color and flavor. No sugar, yeast, wax and preservative.
Store in a
cool, dry place
Keep out of reach of children
Made in Canada
