Evening Primrose Oil Tablets: Benefits & Possible Side Effects

With all the processed foods and the polluted air we breath, thin hair and skin problems have become common problems nowadays. Many people are facing the seemingly never-ending struggle of getting rid of acne, grow healthy nails or bring back the life in their hair. Luckily, the creation of the evening primrose oil tablets has made it possible to put an end to these and many other unwanted conditions and symptoms.

These GMO and BSE free gelatin capsules contain high levels of Omega 6 essential fatty acids, GLA and LA. The Omega 6 acids help regulate insulin absorption and heart function, while linoleic and gama-linoleic acids help regulate nerve function, hormones, reduce swelling, irritation as well as improve the elasticity of skin.

Derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, these tablets contain the essential components of myelin, the protective coating around nerve fibres and the neuronal cell membrane. Evening primrose oil tablets are an effective solution which is used to treat several conditions.

Menopause and Premenstrual Syndrome

Hot flashes and other menopause symptoms are among the most unpleasant phases of every woman’s life. A research conducted in 2013 has shown that taking evening primrose oil tablets can improve the severity of hot flashes and make you feel better. Some women have also reported that their PMS symptoms such as breast tenderness, irritability, swelling, bloating as well as feelings of depression are eased with the use of these tablets.

Nerve Pain

In cases when conventional treatments, such as antidepressants, have been unsuitable or of no help, many patients are prescribed evening primrose oil tablets to improve the symptoms of nerve damage that is caused by diabetes.

Osteoporosis

Many older people choose to take fish oil combined with calcium and primrose oil to increase bone density and decrease bone loss.

These tablets are a safe solution to several conditions, however, some people who have other health issues should pay special attention to the possible side effects and consider whether they should consume them.

Precautions

• People who take the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin) should beware before they take evening primrose oil tablets as they have an anticoagulant (blood-thinning) effect that brings a higher risk of bleeding. Furthermore, other drugs that thin the blood such as Plavix and Aspirin may also create a problem if you take them along with these oil pills.
• People with epilepsy or other seizure disorder should also avoid taking evening primrose oil tablets as they may increase the chances of having a seizure.
• Evening primrose oil pills should not be taken in less than 2 weeks of going for a general aesthetic because there is a greater risk of bleeding.