Evening Primrose Oil 100 gels by SFI Health – Skin Barrier Support with Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Evening Primrose Oil softgels by SFI Health provide cold-pressed evening primrose oil as a source of omega-6 fatty acids. The seed oil is extracted without hexane or other solvents, and each softgel provides 76 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
Key Evening Primrose Oil 100 gels Benefits
- Provides linoleic acid, an essential fat the body cannot make, to complement dietary fatty acid intake.
- Supplies fats used in the skin’s protective lipid layer, contributing nutritional building blocks for normal moisture retention.
- Provides preformed GLA, which the body converts into fatty acid messengers involved in normal communication between cells and tissues.
How Evening Primrose Oil 100 gels Works
Dietary fats do more than provide energy. Linoleic acid becomes part of ceramides, the fats that help form the skin’s outer protective layer and limit moisture loss. That makes adequate linoleic acid intake relevant to skin barrier support. GLA is converted into other fats that serve as starting materials for cell-signaling molecules; it is not a hormone.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Evening Primrose Seed Oil (cold-pressed): Supplies linoleic acid for the skin’s protective lipid layer, which helps retain moisture. The oil also supplies GLA, which the body converts into building blocks for fatty acid messengers. These complementary roles explain its use for essential fatty acid nutrition and normal skin function.
Evening Primrose Oil 100 gels Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking essential fatty acid nutrition from evening primrose seed oil.
- Adults who want a source of preformed GLA along with linoleic acid.
- People whose dietary preferences allow gelatin-containing softgels.
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Recommendation: Adults: 1 softgel, 1 to 2 times daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: Not stated on the manufacturer's label
Calories ... 10
Calories from Fat ... 10
Total Fat ... 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat ... 1 g
Evening Primrose Seed Oil (cold-pressed) ... 1,300 mg
Gamma-Linolenic acid (GLA) ... 76 mg
Linoleic acid ... 544 mg
Oleic acid ... 49.9 mg
* Daily value not established
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, and water.
Does Not Contain: Made without common allergens: milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, gluten, soybeans, and sesame. Non-GMO, No synthetic colors, flavors or preservatives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Evening Primrose Oil 100 gels
What are the benefits of Evening Primrose Oil 100 gels?
Evening Primrose Oil 100 gels supplies linoleic acid and GLA from cold-pressed evening primrose seed oil. Linoleic acid is an essential dietary fat and a component of the skin’s protective lipid barrier. This formula provides fatty acid nutrition rather than replacing a varied diet.
Who should take Evening Primrose Oil 100 gels?
SFI Health’s directions are for adults seeking an evening primrose oil source of GLA and linoleic acid. The softgels contain gelatin, so they are not suitable for a vegan diet. Pregnancy, nursing, medical conditions, prescription medicines, and use under age 18 require physician consultation.
Are there any side effects of taking Evening Primrose Oil 100 gels?
Evening primrose oil can cause abdominal pain, nausea, or diarrhea. Discuss any medicines you take with your healthcare professional before use. Consult your physician If you are pregnant or nursing, or have a medical condition, or taking prescription drugs, or under the age of 18 years. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
How does Evening Primrose Oil 100 gels support overall health?
The linoleic acid in this oil contributes to essential fatty acid nutrition and the skin’s normal lipid barrier. Its GLA also provides a starting material for fatty acid messengers. These are nutritional roles, not a promise of changes in skin appearance or relief of symptoms.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
