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Overview
A considered source of fatty acids for women, with a focus on GLA. Evening primrose is one of the best-known plant sources of gamma-linolenic acid, which has long attracted interest in relation to skin health and women's well-being.
At the heart of the formula / Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Ingredients / Doctor Life
Each ingredient, its form and quantity — in one place.
| Ingredient | 1 capsule | 2 capsules |
|---|---|---|
| Evening primrose seed oil | 1000 mg | 2000 mg |
| Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) | 100 mg | 200 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 700 mg | 1400 mg |
*NRV: Nutrient Reference Value
How to use
Science & sources
These publications concern the studied ingredients or formulas. They do not all evaluate the finished Doctor Life product, and research results do not guarantee individual outcomes.
Rudolf Muggli
International Journal of Cosmetic Science (2005), 27(4), 243–249. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-2494.2005.00274.x; PMID: 18492193.
A randomized, double-blind study examined oral evening primrose oil and skin condition in healthy adults. After 12 weeks, researchers reported improvements in hydration, elasticity, firmness, smoothness, and resistance to fatigue, along with a favorable change in transepidermal water loss. The findings highlight the role of GLA in skin structure and function.
Read publication ↗Seyedeh Nazanin Sharif, Fatemeh Darsareh
Menopause (2020), 27(2), 194–198. DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000001434; PMID: 31738736.
An eight-week study involving 189 postmenopausal women examined 1,000 mg of evening primrose oil daily. The oil group showed a greater improvement in psychological symptom scores than the placebo group. The study explores a potential role for evening primrose oil during hormonal changes.
Read publication ↗Farideh Kazemi, Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi, Arezoo Shayan, Khodayar Oshvandi
Journal of Menopausal Medicine (2021), 27(1), 8–14. DOI: 10.6118/jmm.20033; PMID: 33942584.
In a randomized study, postmenopausal women took 2,000 mg of evening primrose oil daily for eight weeks. Compared with placebo, night sweats were less frequent and less severe. The findings support further interest in evening primrose oil for comfort during menopause.
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