Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg - 90 Veg Gels

The Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil

If you're looking for a natural way to support your body's healthy immune system responses, you may want to consider evening primrose oil. Evening primrose oil is a natural source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid that can be used by the body to maintain normal skin barrier function and a healthy vascular system.* GLA is also found in borage and black currant seed oils, but it can be more efficiently utilized for bodily functions when consumed in its preformed state.* In addition, evening primrose oil has been shown to help maintain normal blood pressure levels already within the normal range.* So, if you're looking for a natural way to support your overall health, evening primrose oil may be worth considering.

How Does it Work?

Evening primrose oil contains naturally occurring GLA, which is an essential fatty acid that must be obtained through diet or supplements. Although the body can synthesize GLA from other dietary fats, such as linoleic acid (LA), it can be more efficiently utilized for bodily functions when consumed in its preformed state. Once absorbed, GLA is metabolized into important compounds that support the body’s healthy immune system responses.*

LA is found in many vegetable oils, such as corn oil and safflower oil, while GLA is found in a limited number of plant-based oils, such as borage seed oil and black currant seed oil. When LA and GLA are ingested in their free form (not bound to fats), they are transferred directly to the liver where they can be used for energy or converted into other important compounds, such as eicosanoids.* Eicosanoids are involved in many physiological processes, including inflammation, pain perception, regulation of body temperature, blood pressure regulation, and smooth muscle contraction.*

The body’s ability to metabolize LA into GLA declines with age, which may explain why older adults are more likely to experience dry skin and why topical application of products containing evening primrose oil can help improve the appearance of aged skin.* In addition to supporting the body’s healthy immune system responses*, evening primrose oil has also been shown to help maintain normal blood pressure levels already within the normal range*.

If you're looking for a natural way to support your overall health*, evening primrose oil may be worth considering. Evening primrose oil contains naturally occurring GLA—an omega-6 fatty acid that can be used by the body to maintain normal skin barrier function and a healthy vascular system*. In addition, evening primrose oil has been shown to help maintain normal blood pressure levels already within the normal range*.

[*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat cure or prevent any disease.]

Suggested Usage: Take 1 softgel daily with a meal.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Veggie Softgel

Servings Per Container: 90

Description Amount per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 10

Total Fat 1 g 1%*

Organic Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis) (Seed)(Cold Pressed, Hexane Free) 1 g (1,000 mg)

†Daily Value not established.

Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) 90 mg

†Daily Value not established.

*Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients: Vegetarian Softgel Capsule (glycerin, modified starch, carrageenan, water).

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

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