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Evening primrose oil is indicated in:

• Premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS)
• Benign breast disease & cyclical mastalgia
• Lactation
• Atopic, allergic & neurodermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Hypertension
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Thrombosis
• Atopic eczema
• Dietary aid
• Promotes healthy skin, nourishes brittle nails & hair.

Improves EFA composition of plasma, erythrocytes, platelet lipids and atocopherol levels in non-diabetic persons and Type 1 diabetic patients; increase total fat and EFA contents of mother’s milk; affects fatty acid composition of serum lipids and adipose tissue in men with low dihoma-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) levels; helps maintain normal cellular structures and in the precursor of DGLA, which is the parent of the 1-series prostanoids and as a precursor of arachidonic acid, the parent of the 2-series prostanoids.

Evening Primrose Oil supplies gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). The bioactivity of EPO is due primarily to its GLA contents. By supplying GLA, it bypasses the rate-limiting step in the metabolism of LA. After ingestion of EPO, GLA is rapidly absorbed and then converts directly to DGLA and other prostaglandin precurosors. It also acts on the prostanoids pathway.

Side effects are rare at recommended dosages. Overdose may cause loose stool and abdominal pain.

Linolenic acid, GLA and DGLA are important components of human breast milk, so it is responsible to assure that evening primrose oil may be taken while nursing. According to World Health Organization (WHO), pregnant or lactating women should get 5% of their total daily caloric intake from EFAs.

Herbal and Nutraceuticals

Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from direct sunlight. Store below 25°C in a dry place.