What is Evening Primrose Oil EPOnbspEvening Primroses special property is the oil in its seeds which contains Gamma-Linolenic Acid GLA GLA isnbspan Omega-6nbspessential fatty acidnbspwhich must be obtained from our diet It playsnbspan essential role in the body helping to regulate many body functions such as blood pressure and the reproductive cycle - thisnbsphappens because GLA is essential in production of certain hormones prostaglandinsWhy take Evening Primrose OilEvening Primrose Oil is popular for women to be taken around the time of their period or during the menopause It is also popular with anyone wanting to maintain healthy skinOur 500mg capsule provides 9 of the free fatty acid content as GLA 40mg - together with 10mg of antioxidant Vitamin E As well as being a beneficial antioxidant to the body which protects our cells from oxidative stress the Vitamin E also protects and stabilises the GLA from oxidative stress which helps it last and remain fresher for longerThere are two methods of extracting the oil from the Evening Primrose seeds The first is chemical extraction by using solvents and the second is mechanically by cold pressing the seeds - this is a method similar to the extraction of extra virgin ollive oil nbspOurnbspcold pressednbspevening primrose oil capsules are not subjected to chemical solvent extractionJust Vitamins Evening Primrose Oil capsule provides 500mg of finest quality Evening Primrose Oil in an easy-to-swallow capsule Each capsule provides 40mg of GLA along with 10mg of Vitamin E which helps protect the freshness of the GLA in the capsuleWe also have our Evening PrimrosenbspOil 1000mg Capsule available for those who prefer a convenient higher strength capsule