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1,350 mg (135 mg of GLA) * Maintains Cell Membranes Source Naturals Eternal Woman™ is a revolutionary line designed so that women may experience the Freedom to Change™ naturally. Our Mega Primrose™ softgels contain gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid, which are polyunsaturated fatty acids. These compounds are used by most cells to produce soothing prostaglandins (intracellular hormone-like messengers), which maintain the balance of many functions in the body. KEY FEATURES -
Promotes healthy bones and joints. -
Reduces high blood pressure. -
Enhances the immune system. -
Reduces or eliminates the symptoms of certain types of eczema. -
Reduces some of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. -
Highly effective treatment for depression and irritability, breast pain and tenderness. -
Effective against the fluid retention associated with premenstrual syndrome. GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) is a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid found in evening primrose oil and borage seed oil. GLA has been demonstrated to promote healthy bones and joints, reduce high blood pressure, enhance the immune system, reduce or eliminate the symptoms of certain types of eczema, and reduce some of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. In several studies including three double-blind, placebo-controlled studies, one large open study on women who had failed other kinds of therapy for premenstrual syndrome, and one large open study on new patients, published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, researchers investigated the use of GLA for premenstrual syndrome. Investigators found that many of the features of premenstrual syndrome are similar to the effects produced by an injection of prolactin (the hormone secreted by the pituitary to stimulate lactation during pregnancy). However, when tested, some women with premenstrual syndrome had elevated prolactin levels, but in most, prolactin concentrations were normal. The researchers postulated the possibility that women with premenstrual syndrome are abnormally sensitive to normal amounts of prolactin. Further, since there is evidence that prostaglandin E1, derived from dietary essential fatty acids, is able to attenuate the biologic actions of prolactin, in the absence of prostaglandin E1, prolactin has exaggerated effects. Attempts were made, therefore, to treat women who had premenstrual syndrome with gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in the form of evening primrose, an essential fatty acid precursor of prostaglandin E1. All test subjects demonstrated that evening primrose oil is a highly effective treatment for depression and irritability, breast pain and tenderness, and the fluid retention associated with premenstrual syndrome. Suggested Use: 1 to 3 softgels daily, or as recommended by your health care professional.
Supplement Facts
Size: 60 Softgels
Item Code SN1009
Serving Size: 1 Softgel | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | | Oil of Evening Primrose | 1.35 g | * | | Yielding: | | | | Linoleic Acid | 945 mg | * | | gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) | 135 mg | * | | Oleic Acid | 68 mg | * | | Palmitic Acid | 68 mg | * | * Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: gelatin (capsule) and glycerin. Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
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