GLA 130 Primrose Oil (90 Capsules)

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Omega-6 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health • Provides 1920 mg of LA and 260 mg of GLA per daily dose Evening primrose oil is derived from the evening primrose, an herbaceous plant with yellow flowers native to the Americas.1 It is a natural source of omega-6 fatty acids that help maintain optimal health. The structure and function of the skin, the body’s largest organ, depend on fatty acids.2 LA accounts for approximately 12% of the skin’s fatty acids.2 It is essential for maintaining the integrity of the epidermal barrier, which protects against environmental factors and the loss of electrolytes and water.2 Deficiencies in omega-6 fatty acids have been associated with impaired epithelial cell function, including moisture loss from the skin and eyes.2,3 In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, daily supplementation with evening primrose oil for three months significantly improved the firmness, elasticity, and barrier function of the skin in adults with dry skin.4 Recent research indicates that long-term evening primrose oil supplementation may be necessary to improve skin health, as it takes more than four weeks for skin cells to regenerate and a new fatty acid balance to be achieved.4 REFERENCES 1. Greiner, S, Köhl, K. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2014, 5: 38. 2. Nicolaou, A. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids. 2013, 88: 131-138. 3. Aragona, P, Bucolo, C, Spinella, R, Giuffrida, S, Ferreri, G. IOVS. 2005, 46(12): 4474-4479. 4. Muggli, R. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 2005, 27: 243-249.