Beneficial for:
- Premenstrual tension: breast pain,
cramps, mood changes, fluid retention, cravings
- Menopausal symptoms: hot
flushes, sweats
- Minor skin disorders: dry,
itchy skin related to eczema, dandruff, brittle nails
- Musculoskeletal disorders:
arthritis and rheumatism
- Digestive disorders: medically
diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Cardiovascular: blood
pressure, cholesterol
Features:
- Excellent source of (GLA) Omega-6
essential fatty acid
- Anti-inflammatory
Therapeutic Benefits:
Evening
Primrose Oil (EPO) is extracted from the seed of the evening primrose plant,
which is a wild flower found in North America, Europe and Asia. The oil (in EPO)
is an essential fatty acid (EFA) of the Omega-6 variety, and when taken
internally is converted to Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA). The GLA is then converted
into Prostaglandins, which are hormone like compounds that play a vital role in
the mediation of inflammation, pain and fever within the body.
Due to
the hectic lifestyles of today, factors such as poor dietary practices, lack of
exercise, smoking, increased alcohol consumption etc., can cause a deficiency in
the these Prostaglandins. Prostaglandins generally are not readily stored in the
body and therefore need to be supplied regularly.
EPO is most commonly
recognised for its beneficial effects for the relief of premenstrual syndrome.
Some studies have indicated that women who suffer from PMS have poor levels of
GLA in their systems, which is why supplementation with EPO has such high
success rates in treating PMS and associated symptoms.
Dry, itchy,
flakey skin and other eczema related symptoms or minor skin disorders are a
direct inflammatory response of the body. Once again by supplementing GLA from
Evening Primrose Oil there have been significant benefits noted in reducing this
inflammation.
Cautions &
Interactions:
No interactions
are known.If symptoms persist consult your healthcare
practitioner.
Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Evening primrose oil
might increase the risk for pregnancy complications.
Directions for Use:
Adults: Take
one capsule two to three times daily with food. For dry skin conditions take
twice the usual amount.
- Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg
delivering Gamma-Linolenic Acid
(GLA) 100mg
Also contains:
glycerol,
gelatine, soya oil,
natural vitamin E and water.
Vitamins
can only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate.
Always read the label and only use as directed. If symptoms persist, see a
healthcare professional. |
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