Solgar Evening Primrose 30's
Solgar Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg is often taken by women seeking a natural solution to hormonal support and recommended by natural practitioners to support healthy nourished skin
The evidence for taking EPO is still inconclusive, but some studies show it may be helpful for:
- Menopause symptoms – there’s a lot of evidence from menopausal women that using evening primrose oil can ease hot flushes.
- Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) – many women take EPO for PMS symptoms such as water retention, breast tenderness and low mood; concluded that taking EPO was ‘highly effective’ for treating symptoms of PMS.
- Dry skin conditions – EPO can be used for relief of itching in short-term and long-term dry skin conditions, and is often taken by people with eczema to help prevent dry, itchy skin.
- Acne – it’s thought the GLA in evening primrose oil may improve acne, by reducing inflammation and minimising scarring, but it should not be used as a tratment.
- Arthritis – EPO is often used by those with rheumatoid arthritis to ease pain and stiffness , to help ease morning stiffness in patients with the condition.