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Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg QTY 190 QTY: Currency Convertor

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.