Description
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- 500mg pure Efamol evening primrose oil per capsule
- Natural source of omega-6 fatty acids: 755mg omega-6, including 115mg GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), per 2-capsule daily dose
- Made from Efamol's own Rigel® evening primrose, grown in the Netherlands and New Zealand
- With natural vitamin E (10mg per daily dose), which contributes to cell protection from free radical damage
- Traditionally taken by women to support skin health and through the monthly cycle, perimenopause and menopause
- Smaller 500mg capsules, suitable for adults and children aged 5 and over
- Free from dairy, lactose, yeast, sugar, and artificial preservatives and colours
- 90 capsules (45 days at the adult dose)
Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil is made only from Efamol's own Rigel® evening primrose, a variety grown to Efamol's specification in the Netherlands and New Zealand. The oil is carefully extracted and blended with natural vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) in a 500mg capsule.
Evening primrose oil is a natural source of omega-6 fatty acids, including gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). A daily dose of 2 capsules provides 755mg of omega-6 and 115mg of GLA, plus 10mg of vitamin E, an antioxidant that contributes to cell protection from free radical damage. Evening primrose oil is traditionally taken by women to support healthy-looking skin and to support them through the monthly cycle, perimenopause and menopause.
Compare our range: For a larger pack of Efamol evening primrose oil, see Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil Softgels 180. For evening primrose oil combined with marine omega-3, see Efamol Efamarine Softgels 200 and Blackmores Evening Primrose Oil + Fish Oil Capsules 60. For 1000mg evening primrose oil capsules, see Clinicians Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Capsules 90, Blackmores Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Capsules 190 and Thompsons Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Capsules 300. For a gelatin-free option, see Good Health Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Cold Pressed Vegetable Capsules 150. For a higher-GLA alternative from borage seed, see Solgar Super Starflower Oil 1300mg Softgels 60.
Ingredients
| Per adult daily dose (2 capsules) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Efamol Rigel® pure evening primrose oil | 1000mg |
| providing total omega-6 | 755mg |
| of which gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) | 115mg |
| Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) | 10mg α-TE |
| Capsule shell | Bovine gelatin, glycerol (humectant) |
Free from dairy, lactose, yeast, sugar, and artificial preservatives and colours. Contains bovine gelatin: not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Directions
| Who | First 12 weeks | After 12 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | 6 capsules daily | 2 capsules daily |
| Children 5–17 years | 3 capsules daily | 1 capsule daily |
Take with food or drink. Efamol recommends the higher amount for the first 12 weeks to build up the body's stores. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
Storage: store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Warnings
- Always read the label and use only as directed. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Take care when combining supplements so that upper safe intake limits are not exceeded.
- Check with your doctor before use if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, take any medicine, or have a medical condition, including epilepsy.
- Check with your doctor before use if you take warfarin or other blood-thinning medicines, or have a bleeding disorder. Stop taking 2 weeks before planned surgery.
- Not for children under 5 unless advised by a health professional. Keep out of reach of young children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why take more for the first 12 weeks?
Efamol recommends 6 capsules a day for adults (3 for children) for the first 12 weeks to build up the body's stores of GLA, then 2 capsules a day (1 for children) after that.
How long will a pack last?
At the usual adult dose of 2 capsules a day, 90 capsules last 45 days. During the first 12 weeks at 6 a day, a pack lasts 15 days.
What is GLA?
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 fatty acid found in only a few plant oils, including evening primrose, borage (starflower) and blackcurrant seed oils.
Can children take it?
Yes, from 5 years: 1 capsule a day (3 a day for the first 12 weeks). The 500mg capsules are smaller than standard 1000mg evening primrose capsules.
Is it vegetarian?
No. The capsule is made from bovine gelatin. For a vegetarian option, see Good Health Evening Primrose Oil vegetable capsules.