Evening Primrose Oil - 90 caps

A good source of omega 3 and omega 6, essential fatty acids (EFAs) necessary for optimal health, maintaining cell structure and producing energy

Contains about 72% (1.1 g) omega 6, and 9% (135 mg) gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which improves circulation and hormonal balance, making it a great choice for women with PMS symptoms

Unrefined and cold expeller pressed

Protectively packaged in 100% inert black plastic and hermetically sealed with an inner and outer closure

The information herein is not intended as curative or prescriptive advice. A competent health care practitioner can recommend the best therapeutic levels for you based on lifestyle and general health.

Why Evening Primrose Oil?

There are about 50 essential elements our bodies require for everyday health and longevity. They are considered “essential” because our bodies cannot manufacture them; we must acquire them from the diet.

Most of these essential elements are vitamins, minerals and amino acids, but two are essential fatty acids known as omega 3 and omega 6.

Vegetarian Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is best known for its success in relieving Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). It has also been nutritionally useful in the treatment of arthritis, high blood pressure and cholesterol. This is due to the rich (72%) omega 6 and (9%) gamma linolenic acid (GLA) content.

GLA plays an important role in the body’s first step in converting omega 6 to series one prostaglandin (PG1). PG1’s job is to keep the blood thin and moving smoothly. When healthy blood flows through the body, inflammation, high blood pressure, and some PMS symptoms are reduced.

In most healthy individuals, this conversion process (omega 6 to GLA to PG1) happens automatically. However, about 20% of the population cannot convert omega 6 into GLA effectively, and therefore must supplement through diet. This makes GLA-rich Evening Primrose Oil a prized therapeutic lipid.

Clinical studies on EPO suggest it reduces inflammation and alleviates some forms of hormonal stress. This nutritional property, in conjunction with the presence of other phyto (or plant-based) nutrients, makes EPO an attractive source of hormone builders. EPO also contains other nutritional lipids such as phospholipids, sterols, and other active phyto-compounds. Independent medical research indicates these compounds are significant immune system and cell builders.

Some consumers experience better results with Evening Primrose Oil rather than Borage Oil, another GLA-rich oil. This is attributed to the many other phyto-compounds present in these oils. Therefore, some experimentation is recommended to determine which oil performs better.

Supplementation

For minimum nutritional benefits, three capsules per meal per day is suggested. Higher levels may be taken depending on your unique therapeutic needs. A competent health care practitioner can recommend the best therapeutic levels for you based on lifestyle and general health.

Product Origin

Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis) is pressed from the mature seeds of the Evening Primrose flower, a common perennial in many English and eastern American gardens. It has a very ancient history as a flowering ornamental herb. The dried flowers and seeds of the plant are popular for medicinal teas. At maturity, the bright lemon-yellow flower yields a small oil-rich seed that contains valuable therapeutic lipids. The seed pods typically contain about 12% oil content. The Evening Primrose seed used for Spectrum oils is from Eastern Europe.

EPO Processing

EPO is a delicate oil which deteriorates easily if not carefully processed and handled. Spectrum Essentials’ Evening Primrose Oil is expeller pressed, which utilizes a screw-type machine. The seed is pressed, and oil seeps through metal barrel slats that have small spacings to allow oil to pass through without any seed fiber solids.

There are no solvent residues (such as hexane or other petroleum-based distillants) remaining in the oil or involved in the processing.

Cold pressed unrefined organic evening primrose oil. (Capsule: gelatin, glycerin, water)

Clinical studies on Evening Primrose Oil suggest it reduces inflammation and alleviates some forms of hormonal stress. This nutritional property, in conjunction with the presence of other phyto (or plant-based) nutrients, makes EPO an attractive source of hormone builders. EPO also contains other nutritional lipids such as phospholipids, sterols, and other active phyto-compounds. Independent medical research indicates these compounds are significant immune system and cell builders.