Solgar Evening Primrose Oil 500mg is a food supplement supplied in a pack of 30 softgels, made from cold-pressed evening primrose seed oil. Each softgel supplies gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid, two naturally occurring omega-6 fatty acids found in the oil. The dose can be adjusted from 1 to 3 softgels a day, giving flexibility to match the amount recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Key Features

• Cold-pressed extraction: The oil is cold-pressed and produced without chemical solvents, rather than heat- or solvent-extracted.
• Quantified GLA content: Each softgel provides 500mg of evening primrose seed oil, supplying 365mg of linoleic acid and 42mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
• Pack duration: At the recommended dose of 1 to 3 softgels a day, one pack provides between 10 and 30 days' supply.
• Free from common allergens: Gluten, wheat and dairy free.

What is GLA (gamma-linolenic acid)?

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 fatty acid found in evening primrose oil. NHS guidance describes GLA as a fatty acid involved in regulating the body's response to normal hormone levels.

Is Solgar Evening Primrose Oil suitable for vegetarians or vegans?

No. The softgel capsule shell contains gelatin from bovine sources, so this product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Can I take Evening Primrose Oil if I'm on medication?

Evening primrose oil can increase the risk of bleeding in people taking blood-thinning or antiplatelet medication, and has been linked to a higher seizure risk in people taking certain antipsychotic medicines. Check with a doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're on regular medication.

• Gluten-Free

Active ingredient: Evening Primrose Seed Oil 500mg per softgel, providing Linoleic Acid 365mg and Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) 42mg.

Other ingredients: Softgel capsule shell (gelatin from bovine, vegetable glycerin from palm kernel oil and coconut oil).

Additional information: Free from gluten, wheat and dairy.

For adults. Take 1 to 3 softgels a day, preferably with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed the stated dose.

The following precautions are based on NHS guidance on evening primrose oil (GLA):

• Do not take if pregnant or trying to conceive.
• Not recommended for people with epilepsy.
• May increase the risk of seizures in people taking antipsychotic medicines such as prochlorperazine or chlorpromazine.
• May increase the risk of bleeding in people taking blood-thinning or antiplatelet medication - check with a doctor before use.
• Check with a pharmacist before taking if you're on other regular medication.
• Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

No side effects have been established for Evening Primrose Oil in current NHS or UK regulatory guidance.