Evening primrose oil (EPO) is sourced from the seeds of the evening primrose plant and is a very good source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA)or Omega 6, a fatty acid which is converted by the body into prostaglandin E1 and is unable to be manufactured by the body.
- Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are unable to be synthesised in the body and must be supplemented externally.
- Evening primrose oil provides support for the hormonal system, the endocrine system the skin and the structural system.
- Other sources of GLA are black currant seed oil and borage oil.
- Ageing, glucose intolerance and a dietary intake high in fat are all thought to reduce GLA content in the body.
- It has been suggested that magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, Niacin and vitamin B6 should be supplemented with evening primrose oil.
Evening Primrose Oil
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Pro-life Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg 200 Softgels NZ $51.75 NZ $43.47
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Pro-life Evening Primrose & Rosehip 100 Softgels NZ $23.00 NZ $18.11
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Pro-life Evening Primrose & Rosehip 200 Softgels NZ $43.07 NZ $41.09
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Swisse Ultiboost Evening Primrose Oil + Vitamin B6 Capsules 200 NZ $52.95 NZ $46.11
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Ethical Nutrients Primrose, Fish Oil & Vitamin E Capsules 60 NZ $34.07 NZ $31.80
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Ethical Nutrients Hi-Strength Evening Primrose Oil Capsules 60 NZ $26.86 NZ $22.78
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Nutralife Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Capsules 180 NZ $52.18 NZ $31.65
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Go Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Softgels 220 NZ $69.99 NZ $39.82
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Blackmores Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Capsules 190 NZ $41.70 NZ $25.55
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Clinicians Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Capsules 90 NZ $26.99 NZ $19.82
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Comvita Royal Jelly & Evening Primrose Oil Capsules 60 NZ $48.20 NZ $37.67
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Comvita Royal Jelly & Evening Primrose Oil Capsules 300 NZ $190.80 NZ $149.97
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Blackmores Evening Primrose Oil + Fish Oil Capsules 100 NZ $38.49 NZ $25.55
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Blackmores Evening Primrose Oil + Fish Oil Capsules 60 NZ $25.08 NZ $20.90
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Thompsons Salmon Oil Plus 1000mg 300 Capsules NZ $70.39 NZ $45.66
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Pro-life Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg 100 Softgels NZ $24.50 NZ $21.74