Called "evening primrose" (primrose), because its light yellow flowers open at sunset. This wildflower is native to North America. The plant and its root have long been used for medicinal purposes. Modern research focuses on the therapeutic effect of the oil from its seeds, which contain a special fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
Evening Primrose Oil is one of the few natural sources of the polyunsaturated fat called Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA). GLA is the precursor of a particularly important class of prostaglandins called PGE1, which participate in the regulation of the nervous, cardiovascular and reproductive systems, the state of the skin and other biological functions.
Although the body can produce GLA from Linoleic Acid (the Omega 6 fatty acid found in vegetable oils), sometimes this process is slow or can be partially blocked. Hence, a dietary source of GLA, by bypassing the conversion process, is very helpful to the body. On the other hand, numerous clinical studies have established that GLA supplements can be effective in various situations.
LAMBERTS supply a wide range of evening primrose supplements and this is one of our most popular. Each capsule provides a high-quality oil specially selected for its purity and constant GLA level, and each capsule also provides the full RDA of Vitamin E.
There is increasing scientific evidence supporting the use of essential fatty acid supplements to prevent the appearance of different disorders.
These capsules are smaller in size than other GLA supplements, and therefore may be preferred by some people who find it difficult to swallow larger capsules. They are also suitable for children.
