Evening Primrose Oil (EPO®) 1000mg
What is Evening Primrose Oil?
Evening Primrose Oil (EPO®) is a high quality cold pressed oil which contains Evening Primrose Oil and is derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant (Oenothera biennis), a naturally rich source of essential Omega-6 fatty acids (EFAs). These fatty acids help to provide relief from symptoms of PMT, hormonal balance, allergies, inflammatory and dry skin condition as well as supporting cardiovascular health.
Why Use Evening Primrose Oil?
The use of Evening Primrose Oil daily provides an excellent source of Omega-6 fatty acids which have many beneficial factors that promote optimal health as well as treating various conditions.
What are the Key Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil?
Evening Primrose Oil is a rich source of Omega-6 essential fatty acids and contains quality levels of GLA, gamma linolenic acid which is also contained in other plant-based oils. It is high quality and cold pressed making it very price competitive.
Indications:
- Allergies: Useful for those with allergies including asthma due to reduction in inflammation.
- Alzheimers
- ADD, ADHD: EPO® may reduce hyperactivity in adults and children by providing essential fatty acids that are vital for brain function.
- Arthritis type conditions: EPO® helps to improve symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis and also reduces inflammation associated with arthritis.
- Blood Platelet Aggregation: EPO® lowers high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels which help to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in people with Omega 6 deficiencies.
- Brittle hair, nails and dry skin: Taking 2 EPO® capsules daily helps to nourish and improve condition
- Chronic fatigue syndrome: Take 4 capsules daily to help
- Diabetes: EPO® helps to treat diabetic neuropathy in Type 2 diabetes (also remove saturated fatty acids, sugar and add omega 3) and reduces stress on organs. EPO helps to normalise fat metabolism in diabetes and decrease the amount of insulin that is usually required by diabetics.
- Degenerative Disease: EPO® affects cancer cells in tissue culture without harm to normal cells (must add omega 3 - flax oil or fish oil). Shows promise in supportive treatment for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and multiple Sclerosis.
- Eczema, psoriasis and acne: EPO® improves certain types of eczema, dry and itchy skin. EPO® supplies essential fats to those who may have atopic eczema due to deficiencies in essential fatty acids.
- Fat Metabolism & Weight Management: EPO® assists weight loss by helping to increase metabolic rate which helps to burn off fat.
- Inflammation: EPO® helps to inhibit inflammatory conditions in joints, muscles, lung tissue, skin and any tissue suffering an inflammatory response, for example asthma and digestive inflammation.
- Menopause symptoms and PMS: EPO® may reduce symptoms of menopause including, for example, vaginal dryness, hot flushes, irritability, night sweats, dry hair and skin, insomnia and mild depression.
- Multiple Sclerosis: EPO® helps to slow down the deterioration that is associated with MS when started as soon as diagnosis occurs, due to myelin sheath regeneration and slowing the rate at which these nerve sheaths are deteriorating.
- Promotes healthy prostate
- Schizophrenia: EPO® provides adjunctive treatments for schizophrenics, who display low levels of prostaglandin E1 (in studies with those that have had an onset less than 5 years)
- Sjogren's syndrome: EPO® prevents dryness and atrophy of tear and salivary glands.
What are the Ingredients of Evening Primrose Oil?
Ingredients: (per vegetable capsule)
Evening Primrose Oil (Providing gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) 100mg) Omega 6 (Linoleic Acid) 1000mgAdditional Ingredients: Natural Vitamin E as an antioxidant. (Non GMO Vitamin E from Soy); Vegicaps Capsule contains Starch, Carrageenan, Glycerol and Purified water. No gelatine, solvents, corn, gluteFormulated without:
Gluten, gelatine, dairy, corn, egg, dairy, lactose, sugar, wheat, yeast, artificial flavours, artificial sweeteners or artificial colours or preservatives.
What are the Contraindications/Interactions of Evening Primrose Oil?
The most commonly reported side effects when taking Evening Primrose Oil include gastrointestinal upset (abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, softening of stools) and headaches. More serious side effects include inflammation, thrombosis, and immunosuppression, but only if taken for a prolonged period of time (more than one year). People who have a sensitive metabolism should increase dosage progressively. EPO may very rarely cause migraines in some women and may interfere with some epilepsy medication.
When should Evening Primrose Oil not be used?
- are allergic to any ingredients in Evening Primrose Oil
- are pregnant or are breastfeeding
- have a bleeding disorder or a seizure disorder like epilepsy
- have had surgery within 2 weeks are taking medicines that interact with Evening Primrose Oil, such as the anticoagulant warfarin, the antipsychotic phenothiazine, or some anticonvulsants.
What is the Dosage Recommendation for Evening Primrose Oil?
Adults:
Take 1 - 3 capsules daily, or as professionally advised.
PMS:
Take 2 capsules daily then increase to 3 capsules daily 10 days prior to menstrual cycle, and 3 capsules daily for 3 - 4 days during your cycle. It is recommended to take EPO for 3 months to receive beneficial effects.
Severe Eczema:
Take 3 capsules daily and apply onto dry scaly lesions (add Vitamin E for fissures and cracks).
Arthritis and psoriasis:
Take 3 - 4 capsules daily and then as symptoms reduce take 2 capsules daily to help maintain results.
Children (6-12 years):
Take 1 - 2 capsules daily (can be squeezed into milk or juice), or as professionally advised.
Children (0-6 years):
Take 1 capsule daily (can be squeezed into milk, formula or juice), or as professionally advised.
Special Notes:
EPO® may be rubbed topically onto skin whose conditions include eczema, psoriasis and scaly skin.
Squeeze EPO from capsules and add to applesauce, mayonnaise, salad or vegetable dressing and formulas or shakes for those that cannot take capsules.
What are Complementary Products for Evening Primrose Oil?
- Flaxomega Capsules Omega 3 Fish Oil 1000mg
- Red Super Krill + Glucosamine
- Red Super Krill 1000mg
Product Size:
70 Capsules