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Healthspan make their capsules using evening primrose oil extracted only by mechanical compression, without the use of heat or solvents, ensuring an optimum purity and a high content of the beneficial omega 6 fatty acids GLA and LA. The capsules are also made small so are easy for you to swallow. LA is an essential fatty acid which the body cannot produce so we must obtain through diet. You must ensure the right levels of Evening Primrose Oil are taken in order to reap its benefits. Healthspan's nutritionists advise 1000 mg per day as a cosmetic supplement, and 2000 mg (four capsules) per day over a period of three to four months as an ideal intake. Up to six capsules daily may be taken before the onset of periods.
The evening primrose plant was first introduced to Europe in the 17th century where it was soon nicknamed the 'King's cure-all'. In North America however, indigenous tribes had already been using the plant as a food and medicinal crop for hundreds of years. The oil is obtained from the evening primrose Oenothera biennis L., a wild plant native to northern America that bears no relation to the UK's native wild primrose. The beautiful evening primrose flower blooms for a single day, but the oil from its seeds helps you bloom year after year. The plant produces an oil rich in the omega 6 fatty acids GLA (gamma linolenic acid) and LA (linoleic acid).
Key features of Healthspan's Evening Primrose Oil
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store in a cool dry place, in original packaging, out of sight and reach of young children. If you experience an adverse reaction, stop taking the supplement and seek medical advice. We’re all different. Sometimes a supplement will suit one person but not another. If a product doesn’t suit you, stop taking it and we’ll be delighted to help you find an alternative.
Swallow two capsules daily with water. Up to six capsules daily may be taken before the onset of periods.
Evening Primrose Oil, Capsule Shell (Glycerin, Starch, Carrageenan), Natural Vitamin E Prep. (D Alpha Tocopherol, Sunflower Oil).
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