Evening Primrose Oil

(12 products)
Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg - Omega 6 Essential
Clinicians

evening primrose oil 1000mg

$23.80
$23.80
Evening Primrose Oil 1300mg
Solgar

evening primrose oil 1300mg

$18.60
$18.60
Omega Woman - EPO Blend
Nordic Naturals

omega woman

$68.80
$75.30 $68.80
Go Evening Primrose Oil 1,000mg
GO Healthy

go evening primrose oil 1,000mg

$55.10
$58.10 $55.10
Pure Evening Primrose Oil
Efamol

pure evening primrose oil

$29.40
$29.40
Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg High Strength
Healtheries

evening primrose oil 1000mg high strength

$34.00
$34.00
Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg - 10% GLA
Pro-life

evening primrose oil 1000mg

From $33.40
From $33.40
Pure Evening Primrose Oil 500mg
Efamol

pure evening primrose oil 500mg

$41.90
$41.90
Evening Primrose Oil Circulatory & Glandular Support
Nature's Sunshine

evening primrose oil circulatory & glandular support

$55.30
$55.30
Pure Evening Primrose Oil - Dropper
Efamol

pure evening primrose oil

$37.80
$37.80
Super Primrose
NOW foods

super primrose

$51.90
$51.90
Efalex. Brain Formula Liquid
Efamol

efalex. brain formula liquid

$29.40
$29.40

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a yellow wildflower native to North America. Oil extracted from the seeds of Evening Primrose is a rich source of fatty acids, including some Omega 6 linoleic acid and high concentrations of gamma linolenic acid (GLA).

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a yellow wildflower native to North America. The root and leaf were traditionally used by Native Americans as both food and medicine. Oil extracted from the seeds of Evening Primrose is a rich source of fatty acids, including some Omega 6 linoleic acid and high concentrations of gamma linolenic acid (GLA).

Evening Primrose Oil Benefits

All of the following conditions may benefit from supplementation with Evening Primrose Oil. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, consult a health professional before using EPO or any health supplement.

  • Heart disease, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, obesity, asthma, diabetes and related nerve damage.
  • Inflammatory and auto-immune conditions such as rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, neurodermatitis, lupus, multiple sclerosis (MS), scleroderma, alopecia, psoriasis, allergies and chronic fatigue syndrome.
  • Other degenerative diseases including breast cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, alcoholism, schizophrenia and osteoporosis.
  • Women’s health issues such as PMS, preconception, preeclampsia, breast pain (mastalgia), fibrocystic breast disease, endometriosis and menopausal symptoms, e.g. hot flushes.
  • Gastrointestinal disorders including ulcerative colitis, IBS and peptic ulcers.
  • Skin disorders including eczema, acne and hives.
  • Learning and behavioural disorders including dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD.
  • Depression and tremors from lithium use in bipolar disorder.
  • Connective tissue disorders e.g. Raynaud’s syndrome, Sjogren’s syndrome.
  • Whooping cough.
  • Male infertility and male pattern baldness.

 

Evening Primrose Oil Side Effects and Contraindications

  • Within the recommended dosage range EPO is a safe supplement with very few adverse effects reported.
  • Nausea, stomach pain and headache can occur if taken on an empty stomach and diarrhoea may occur at high dosages, indicating the need to reduce intake.
  • Contraindicated for anyone with epilepsy because GLA increases the body’s prostaglandin levels, lowering the threshold for seizures.
  • Contraindicated for anyone taking blood thinning drugs such as warfarin or aspirin due to the anti-clotting action of prostaglandins.
  • If you take any type of medical drug it’s important to consult your health practitioner about possible drug interactions before supplementing with EPO.