Expiry Date: February 2019
Blackmores Evening Primrose Oil contains cold-pressed EPO and is a natural source of omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid (LA).
Omega-6 fatty acids and substances made from them are components of nerve cells, all cell membranes and hormone-like substances known as prostaglandins. Prostaglandins have multiple local hormone-like actions, including regulation of tissue inflammation.
Women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are shown to exhibit low levels of GLA. A lack of essential fatty acid can lead to an excess of the female hormone prolactin, responsible for many of the symptoms of PMS. Supplementing with EPO increases a prostaglandin known as PGE1, which may help with the symptoms of PMS.
Conditions that involve inflammation, such as eczema (particularly children with eczema), may also benefit from supplementation with omega-6 essential fatty acids.
Blackmores Evening Primrose Oil is Halal certified.
Active ingredients
Evening Primrose oil (EPO) 1g (1000mg) Providing: gamma-Linolenic acid (GLA) 100mg
Directions
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.
Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
Contraindications and cautions