Healthspan’s Evening Primrose oil is a rich source of omega 6 fatty acids GLA and LA. Vitamin E has also been added to support women’s health.*

The evening primrose plant was first introduced to Europe in the 17th century where it became known as the 'King's cure-all'. In North America however, indigenous tribes were already using the plant as food and medicine for hundreds of years. The plant pertains to 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 its seed oil helps you bloom year after year. The seeds of the evening primrose plant produce an oil rich in the omega 6 fatty acids GLA (gamma linolenic acid) and LA (linoleic acid). LA is an essential fatty acid which the body cannot synthesise and we must obtain through diet.

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. Healthspan have also added a natural source of vitamin E to protect your cells from oxidative stress. To reap the benefits of Evening Primrose Oil you must ensure the right levels are taken. That’s why Healthspan’s nutritionists advise 1,000mg per day as a cosmetic supplement, and 2,000mg (two capsules) per day over a period of three to four months as ideal. Up to three capsules daily may be taken before the onset of periods.

*Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Evening Primrose Oil 1,000mg provides;

Total Omega 6 Fatty Acids - 700mg

of which LA - 600mg

and GLA - 100mg

Mixed Tocopherols - 2mg

Vitamin E - 12mg α-TE - 100

Evening Primrose Oil, Capsule Shell (Glycerin, Starch, Carrageenan), Natural Vitamin E Prep. (D Alpha Tocopherol, Sunflower Oil).

Store in a cool dry place, in original packaging, out of sight and reach of young children.

Recommended Intake:

Swallow one capsule daily with water.

Up to three capsules daily may be taken before the onset of periods.

Can be taken at the same time or as a divided dose.

Recommended intake should not be exceeded.

Warnings and Additional Information:

If you are taking any prescribed medication or have any medical conditions always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking vitamins or supplements.

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 seek advice.