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BioCare Evening Primrose Oil – Hormone & Skin Support
BioCare Evening Primrose Oil provides a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential omega-6 fatty acid that supports hormonal balance, skin health, and overall wellbeing. Perfect for adults seeking natural support for menstrual health, menopause, or healthy skin.
Key Benefits
Hormonal Balance: GLA helps support healthy hormone function and may ease menstrual or menopausal discomfort.
Skin Health: Promotes smooth, hydrated skin and helps maintain healthy cell function.
Supports Overall Wellbeing: Contributes to heart health, inflammatory balance, and joint comfort.
High-Quality Oil: Cold-pressed, pure, and in a convenient capsule for easy daily use.
How to Use
Take 1–2 softgel capsules daily with food, or as advised by your healthcare professional.
Frequently asked Questions
Q1: Who should take Evening Primrose Oil?
A: Adults seeking natural support for hormonal balance, skin health, or joint comfort.
Q2: What makes BioCare Evening Primrose Oil different?
A: High-quality, cold-pressed oil with standardized GLA for maximum absorption and effectiveness.
Q3: Can it help with PMS or menopause symptoms?
A: GLA in evening primrose oil may help support hormone balance and reduce discomfort during these periods.
Q4: Is it suitable for vegetarians or vegans?
A: The softgel capsule may not be vegan, so check the product label for suitability.
Q5. Why you might supplement your diet with Evening Primrose Oil, a rich source of Omega-6 nutrients.
Some Omega 3-nutrients and Omega-6 nutrients can be made in the body; this includes the Omega-6 nutrient GLA. However, factors such as age, poor dietary choices including an excess of saturated fats and more can reduce the body’s efficiency in this process. With today’s busy lifestyles we don’t always get enough of what is good for us. Following a varied and balanced diet ensures that you can get an adequate dietary intake of these important nutrients.
Q6. What is evening primrose oil?
Evening primrose oil is the oil that’s extracted from the seeds of the yellow evening primrose wildflower, Oenothera biennis. It is a rich source of linoleic acid and gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), both Omega-6 essential fatty acids.2,3 GLA is used to make hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which can help calm inflammation.
Many women use evening primrose oil (EPO) to manage symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause, such as hot flushes.
EPO is also used to help ease skin conditions, such as eczema and acne.
Evening primrose oil is most often taken as a capsule but sometimes comes as a liquid.
Q7. Who should avoid Evening Primrose?
Are on blood-thinning drugs like Warfarin – this is due to the fact EPO has blood-thinning effects.
Are due to have surgery in two weeks – EPO may cause excessive bleeding if you continue to take it right up until your surgery date.
Have epilepsy, schizophrenia or any other seizure disorder - there’s a chance evening primrose oil may increase the risk of seizure.
Are pregnant - EPO can cause complications and may increase the risk of miscarriage or induced labour.
Always check with your pharmacist or healthcare professional before taking evening primrose oil and read the label, as dose instructions may vary between products.
Q8. Are there side effects to Evening Primrose Oil?
The side-effects of taking EPO are normally mild but some people experience Nausea, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Headaches or enlarged breasts.
Allergic reactions (this is rare) - if you notice a rash, itching or breathing difficulties after taking it, seek medical attention immediately
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