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Hexane Free * 500 mg Gamma-linolenic acid or GLA, and linoleic acid are essential, polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are used by most cells in the body to produce the soothing prostaglandins (intracellular hormone-like messengers), that help maintain the balance of many functions in the body. Evening Primrose Oil cures, treats, or prevents practically everything—from rheumatoid arthritis, breast pain, hot flashes, premenstrual syndrome, eczema, and other skin problems to diabetic neuropathy, cancer, high blood cholesterol levels, and heart disease. KEY FEATURES -
Rich in linoleic acid. -
Helps to control inflammation, clot the blood, and synthesize cholesterol. -
Helps to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Evening primrose, a small yellow wildflower (Oenothera biennis), has been used medicinally for centuries. The oil, pressed from the seed, is rich in linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid (EFA). "Essential" means that we have to consume the nutrient because the body does not produce it. Fortunately, EFAs are plentiful in foods, notably nuts and seeds. These polyunsaturated fats are good fats, unlike the saturated fats that contribute to heart disease.
Evening primrose oil also supplies another fatty acid, known as gamma-linolenic acid, GLA (not to be confused with alpha-linolenic acid, which is one of the omega-3 fatty acids). Your body converts GLA to hormone-like chemicals important in processes such as controlling inflammation, clotting the blood, and synthesizing cholesterol. Some diseases, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes, decrease the ability to convert linoleic acid into GLA. One common use for evening primrose oil is for relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis—the kind that produces inflamed joints (as opposed to osteoarthritis, which is caused by wear and tear on the joints). There is some preliminary evidence that it may help, and the Arthritis Foundation considers it worth trying for rheumatoid arthritis. Suggested Use: 3 to 6 softgels dailyor as recommended by your health care professional. Supplement Facts Size: 90 Softgels Item Code SN0229 Serving Size: 3 Softgels | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | | Oil of Evening Primrose | 1,500 mg | * | | Linoleic Acid | 1,100 mg | * | | gamma Linolenic Acid | 150 mg | * | * Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: gelatin (capsule), glycerin and purified water. Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your health care professional before using this product. HYPOALLERGENIC: contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
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