Active Ingredients Per Capsule
| Evening primrose oil (EPO) |
1 g |
Providing:
gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) |
80 mg |
| linoleic acid (LA) |
640 mg |
| Vitamin E (d-alpha-Tocopheryl acetate 20 mg) |
27 IU |
Mode of Action
Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) contains the essential fatty acids gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid (LA) and influences prostaglandin activity leading to a reduction of cramping pain and other symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, including cyclic mastalgia. Lifestyle factors such as excess saturated fats in the diet, ongoing high stress levels, alcohol consumption, and smoking may all affect GLA metabolism, leading to the need for dietary supplementation.
Other uses for EPO include relief of symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis as well as psoriasis and atopic eczema.
Contraindications and Cautions
None noted in the literature
Side Effects
None noted in the literature at this dosage
Medicine Interactions
None noted in the literature
Physical Description
A clear, unprinted, oblong, soft gelatin capsule.
Dosage
Adults - Take one to three capsules daily with main meal, or as professionally prescribed
Children - Not recommended for children under 12 years unless professionally prescribed
Companion Products
PMT tablets - for nutritional support for symptoms of PMT
Vitex Agnus Castus - for relief of premenstrual symptoms
Bio Zinc - maintenance of healthy skin.
