Evening Primrose Oil (1300mg)

A staple of early American Indians, Evening Primrose now grows throughout the world. Indian women would chew the seeds to ease menstrual discomforts and the entire plant was boiled and applied as a poultice. Today the oil from the two inch seed is used to support health for several conditions.

The seed of the Evening Primrose plant is composed of almost 25% essential fatty acids. Essential fatty acids are necessary for optimum health and are present in every cell of the body. They are key to normal growth and cell, muscle and nerve function. Up to 80% of Americans may be deficient in essential fatty acids which must be gotten through the diet. Evening Primrose Oil is a valuable source for the essential fatty acids Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) and Linoleic Acid (LA). Both are Omega 6 fatty acids. A deficiency of essential fatty acids has been linked to a variety of health concerns.

GLA has been identified as offering potential help for several conditions. Evening Primrose Oil is a standard treatment for cyclic mastalgia. This is breast pain or tenderness experienced in cycles with the menstrual period. England officially licenses Evening Primrose Oil for treating mastalgia. Many doctors, both in Europe and in the United States, regularly recommend it for this condition. Evening Primrose Oil may also support relief from the bloating and mood swings that can mark PMS. Inflammation in the body is caused by the production of certain chemicals. GLA can help prevent this action which may account for some of its affects on PMS symptoms. Researchers are also interested in this action and the possible benefit Evening Primrose Oil may provide to those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.

Evening Primrose Oil may also benefit some sufferers of common skin disorders like eczema or dermatitis. These conditions often result in scaly, itchy skin. More than 30 studies have reported positive benefits and relief of itchiness in eczema and dermatitis cases.

Vitabase Evening Primrose Oil is 100% pure cold expeller pressed. It is Hexane free. Each softgel provides 1300 mg of Evening Primrose Oil. For optimal health benefits consider adding a source of Omega 3 fatty acids like fish oil or flaxseed oil to your diet.