Quest Vitamins Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg provides Omega 6 fatty acids. These are constituents of cell membranes and the precursors of hormone-like substances which help regulate the menstrual cycle, blood pressure, and the condition of the skin.
Evening primrose oil is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid. GLA is a type of anti-inflammatory omega 6 and helps to control inflammation within the body by producing anti-inflammatory hormones. GLA helps to reduce PMS symptoms in females and is beneficial for general skin health. Evening primrose oil is also beneficial for those with diabetic neuropathy.
Key Benefits:
- Cold-pressed evening primrose oil
- High strength providing 10% (100mg) GLA per 1000mg capsule
- Rich in gamma-linolenic acid
- A source of polyunsaturated fatty acids
- Anti-inflammatory
Directions: As a food supplement, take one to three capsules daily with food. Swallow with water. Do not exceed the daily dose.
Evening primrose oil is intended to support skin health, hormonal balance, and diabetic neuropathy, and is NOT recommended for;
- Children
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Not suitable for individuals taking anti-blood clotting drugs such as Warfarin and Heparin
- Not suitable for individuals with epilepsy
Consult your healthcare professional before taking while on medication.
Evening Primrose Oil (providing 10% GLA), Capsule Shell (gelatin (from bovine), glycerin), Vitamin E (from soya).
| Ingredient | One capsule provides | %NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Evening Primrose Oil (providing 10% GLA) of which | 1000mg | ** |
| LA (Linoleic Acid) | 720mg | ** |
| GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) | 100mg | ** |
| Non-GM natural source Vitamin E (20 i.u.) | 13.4mg | 134% |
*Nutrient Reference Values.
**NRV not established.
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