Evening Primrose Oil, 120 softgels, 500 mg
$8.95 each
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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.
Research Indicates
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May have positive effects on cardiovascular health
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May support breast health
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May support healthy weight
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May support healthy immune function
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May support healthy joint function
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May support skin health
Ingredients
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Ingredient
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Quantity
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Measure
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RDA *
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Serving Size: 1 softgel
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Evening Primrose Oil (seed)
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500
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mg
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Not Established
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Total Fat
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.5
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g
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1
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50mg gamma-linolenic acid; 373mg linoleic acid; 72mg oleic, palmitic and
stearic acids
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Other ingredients: Gelatin, water, glycerin.
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Contains no milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, wheat, soy, artificial
colors, flavors or preservatives.
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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.
Availability
Usually ships the same business day.
Manufacture
Supplementspot
