Ultiboost Evening Primrose Oil Women's, Swisse, 200 Caps

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Supplier ref: SWISSE ULTIBOOST EVENING PRIMROSE OIL 200 CAPSULES WOMEN'S HEALTH SKIN HEALTH

Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a wildflower whose tiny seeds are cold-pressed to make a pale yellow oil. It is used both as a capsule supplement and in skin care.

The oil is rich in linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid, and contains about 8 to 10 percent gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). The body can make GLA from linoleic acid using an enzyme called delta-6-desaturase, but this step can be slow. Once absorbed, GLA is converted to dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, which is a building block for hormone-like messengers called prostaglandins (series 1) that help regulate inflammatory balance. Like other oils, it is absorbed best with a meal containing fat. In skin care, linoleic acid is a component of the skin's barrier lipids. Evening primrose oil has a long history of traditional use (NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health).

• Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve symptoms of premenstrual discomfort
• May help support women's hormonal balance and wellbeing
• Provides essential fatty acids to help support healthy skin
• May help support skin hydration from within
• When used topically, helps moisturise and soften skin

When should I take evening primrose oil?

Most people take it with a meal so the oil is absorbed well and is gentler on the stomach. Taking it at the same time each day makes it easy to remember.

How long does evening primrose oil take to work?

Fatty acid supplements usually need a few weeks of regular use, and some people use them for around three months before judging the effect. Follow the directions on the label.

Speak to your health professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, take blood thinners or medicines for seizure control, or have a history of epilepsy. Stop before surgery. Possible mild side effects include nausea and headache.

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