Evening Primrose Oil

Natural source of gamma-linolenic acid for symptoms of mild eczema and PMS.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

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Overview

Blackmores Evening Primrose Oil 1 g contains cold-pressed EPO. EPO is a source of the important omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Low levels of GLA have been found in women with PMS and adults as well as children with mild eczema.

Why use

Evening primrose oil (EPO) is a source of the omega-6 essential fatty acids gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid (LA)
Low levels of GLA have been found in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Lifestyle factors such as excess saturated fats in the diet and stress levels also affect GLA metabolism
Halal certified

The Blackmores difference

Blackmores sources only the best oils that are cold-pressed and rigorously tested for quality and highly purified.

Active ingredients per capsule

Evening primrose oil (EPO)
providing gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) 100 mg

1 g (1000 mg)

Oenothera biennis- evening primrose

Dosage

Adults – Take 1 to 3 capsules once a day with a meal, or as professionally prescribed.

Children 6-12 years – Take 1 to 2 capsules once a day (pierce and squeeze into milk, juice or cereal), or as professionally prescribed.

Children 2-6 years – Take 1 capsule a day (pierce and squeeze into milk, juice or cereal), or as professionally prescribed.

Warnings

Always read the label
Follow the directions for use
If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Medical information

If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use.

Physical description

A clear, pale yellow, oblong, soft gelatin capsule.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.

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54 comments

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Hi Blackmores team, can I take evening primrose oil together with Blackmores fish oil and ginkgo biloba? If yes, how long should i wait between each one? Thanks so much

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Hi Blackmores team, i am little bit confused about the evening primrose oil product. Can male use it in order to deal with acne and does it affect men's hormones? Many thanks!

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Hi Blackmores team, i'm little bit confused about the evening primrose oil product. Can male use that in order to deal with acne and does it affect men's hormones?

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Hi, I wonder if i can take Blackmores Evening Primrose Oil during pregnancy?

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Hi guys, I have been taking this capsules for more than 2 months and since then my PMS has been reduced to almost 0% pain free. My PMS has gone and menstrual discharged reduced as well. I also combine 1 tablet of magnesium. I hope it's OK. 100% recommended to other females!

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Hi,
What happens if a men uses it? He has acne.

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Hi,
What happens if a man uses it. He has acne.

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Should i be on both flaxseed and evening primrose oil at the same time. Thank you!

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Evening Primrose Oil

Overview

Why use

The Blackmores difference

Active ingredients per capsule

Evening primrose oil (EPO)providing gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) 100 mg

Dosage

Warnings

Medical information

Physical description

Evening primrose oil (EPO)
providing gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) 100 mg