Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 3 Researches
6.7
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 58 Reviews
8
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Calories
10
Total Fat
1.3 g
2%*
Polyunsaturated Fat
1 g
†
Monounsaturated Fat
<0.5 g
†
Evening Primrose Oil(Oenothera biennis) (Seed) (Cold-Pressed, Hexane-Free)
1.3 g (1,300 mg)
†
Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)
120 mg
†
Top Medical Research Studies
8
Evening primrose oil reduces LDL cholesterol
We examined the effects of evening primrose oil, high in gammalinolenic acid, on cholesterol levels in nineteen patients with high cholesterol. This study used a rigorous crossover design where participants received both the evening primrose oil and a placebo safflower oil over 16 weeks.
During the evening primrose oil treatment, we noticed a significant reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and apolipoprotein B in patients without hypertriglyceridemia. These findings suggest that evening primrose oil can be beneficial for individuals struggling with high cholesterol.
During the evening primrose oil treatment, we noticed a significant reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and apolipoprotein B in patients without hypertriglyceridemia. These findings suggest that evening primrose oil can be beneficial for individuals struggling with high cholesterol.
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8
Gamma-linolenic acid reduces cholesterol
We explored how evening primrose oil (EPO) affects cholesterol levels by comparing its effects with safflower oil and olive oil in male rats on high-cholesterol diets.
Our findings revealed that EPO was more effective at lowering cholesterol than safflower oil, particularly in the initial two weeks. Even when the phytosterol content was equalized, EPO continued to show better results.
This suggests that gamma-linolenic acid in EPO has a notable cholesterol-lowering effect, which may be significant for potential applications in dietary management.
Our findings revealed that EPO was more effective at lowering cholesterol than safflower oil, particularly in the initial two weeks. Even when the phytosterol content was equalized, EPO continued to show better results.
This suggests that gamma-linolenic acid in EPO has a notable cholesterol-lowering effect, which may be significant for potential applications in dietary management.
Read More
4
We investigated the impact of evening primrose oil on cholesterol levels using New Zealand White rabbits. A noteworthy increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol was observed after four weeks of supplementation, which persisted even two weeks after stopping the oil.
However, overall plasma cholesterol and triglycerides remained unchanged. We saw significant alterations in HDL subfractions, with an increase in HDL2b and HDL3c. These results indicate that n-6 fatty acid supplementation could help prevent atherosclerosis in the long run.
However, overall plasma cholesterol and triglycerides remained unchanged. We saw significant alterations in HDL subfractions, with an increase in HDL2b and HDL3c. These results indicate that n-6 fatty acid supplementation could help prevent atherosclerosis in the long run.
Read More
Most Useful Reviews
9
Supports cholesterol reduction
301 people found this helpful
Super Primula has been a part of my routine for women's health since 1997. It positively affects hormone balance, supports healthy pregnancies, and is effective at lowering high cholesterol levels. With its unique gamma-linolenic acid content, it significantly benefits the skin, blood vessels, and overall wellbeing. Highly recommended.
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7.5
Cycle restoration
15 people found this helpful
I have no complaints about the packaging, and the capsules are easy to take. After three months, I've noticed my cycle has improved, and my hair and nails are growing better. It has also led to a slight drop in my high cholesterol levels, which is encouraging.
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9
Normalises cholesterol
7 people found this helpful
I regularly use this evening primrose oil on my gynecologist's recommendation. It significantly improves skin and hair conditions, lowers cholesterol, and alleviates inflammation. After a short period, I've noticed a remarkable improvement in my cycle and overall health.
Read More
Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 3 Researches
6.7
- All Researches
8
Evening primrose oil reduces LDL cholesterol
We examined the effects of evening primrose oil, high in gammalinolenic acid, on cholesterol levels in nineteen patients with high cholesterol. This study used a rigorous crossover design where participants received both the evening primrose oil and a placebo safflower oil over 16 weeks.
During the evening primrose oil treatment, we noticed a significant reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and apolipoprotein B in patients without hypertriglyceridemia. These findings suggest that evening primrose oil can be beneficial for individuals struggling with high cholesterol.
During the evening primrose oil treatment, we noticed a significant reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and apolipoprotein B in patients without hypertriglyceridemia. These findings suggest that evening primrose oil can be beneficial for individuals struggling with high cholesterol.
Read More
8
Gamma-linolenic acid reduces cholesterol
We explored how evening primrose oil (EPO) affects cholesterol levels by comparing its effects with safflower oil and olive oil in male rats on high-cholesterol diets.
Our findings revealed that EPO was more effective at lowering cholesterol than safflower oil, particularly in the initial two weeks. Even when the phytosterol content was equalized, EPO continued to show better results.
This suggests that gamma-linolenic acid in EPO has a notable cholesterol-lowering effect, which may be significant for potential applications in dietary management.
Our findings revealed that EPO was more effective at lowering cholesterol than safflower oil, particularly in the initial two weeks. Even when the phytosterol content was equalized, EPO continued to show better results.
This suggests that gamma-linolenic acid in EPO has a notable cholesterol-lowering effect, which may be significant for potential applications in dietary management.
Read More
4
We investigated the impact of evening primrose oil on cholesterol levels using New Zealand White rabbits. A noteworthy increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol was observed after four weeks of supplementation, which persisted even two weeks after stopping the oil.
However, overall plasma cholesterol and triglycerides remained unchanged. We saw significant alterations in HDL subfractions, with an increase in HDL2b and HDL3c. These results indicate that n-6 fatty acid supplementation could help prevent atherosclerosis in the long run.
However, overall plasma cholesterol and triglycerides remained unchanged. We saw significant alterations in HDL subfractions, with an increase in HDL2b and HDL3c. These results indicate that n-6 fatty acid supplementation could help prevent atherosclerosis in the long run.
Read More
User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 58 Reviews
8
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Supports cholesterol reduction
301 people found this helpful
Super Primula has been a part of my routine for women's health since 1997. It positively affects hormone balance, supports healthy pregnancies, and is effective at lowering high cholesterol levels. With its unique gamma-linolenic acid content, it significantly benefits the skin, blood vessels, and overall wellbeing. Highly recommended.
Read More
7.5
Cycle restoration
15 people found this helpful
I have no complaints about the packaging, and the capsules are easy to take. After three months, I've noticed my cycle has improved, and my hair and nails are growing better. It has also led to a slight drop in my high cholesterol levels, which is encouraging.
Read More
9
Normalises cholesterol
7 people found this helpful
I regularly use this evening primrose oil on my gynecologist's recommendation. It significantly improves skin and hair conditions, lowers cholesterol, and alleviates inflammation. After a short period, I've noticed a remarkable improvement in my cycle and overall health.
Read More
9
Eases PMS symptoms
3 people found this helpful
NOW Foods Super Primrose Evening Primrose Oil is vital to my health routine. The capsules normalised my hormone levels, improved my skin, and significantly reduced PMS symptoms and mood swings. The high concentration of oil in easy-to-take capsules is highly effective. I wholeheartedly recommend this natural remedy for women's health, especially regarding high cholesterol issues.
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9
Strengthens immunity
3 people found this helpful
This product is excellent, offering high quality with no taste. The appropriate dosage is one pill daily. The superb formula bolsters hair health and protects the heart and bones, effectively addressing high cholesterol and inflammation while raising immunity. I appreciate the appealing packaging too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
9
Cholesterol management
1 people found this helpful
I adore iHerb! I recently purchased primrose oil due to its promising indicators. While taking it alongside olive leaf extract, my high cholesterol has significantly dropped, I've begun sleeping better, and my nails are more resilient. I've only been using it for a month and have already seen results.
7.5
Cycle restoration
15 people found this helpful
I have no complaints about the packaging, and the capsules are easy to take. After three months, I've noticed my cycle has improved, and my hair and nails are growing better. It has also led to a slight drop in my high cholesterol levels, which is encouraging.
9
Anti-age benefits
1 people found this helpful
The quality of this ingredient is phenomenal. I've seen noticeable anti-age effects after just a few days. It helps reduce high cholesterol and inflammation while improving heart and hair health.
9
Eases PMS symptoms
3 people found this helpful
NOW Foods Super Primrose Evening Primrose Oil is vital to my health routine. The capsules normalised my hormone levels, improved my skin, and significantly reduced PMS symptoms and mood swings. The high concentration of oil in easy-to-take capsules is highly effective. I wholeheartedly recommend this natural remedy for women's health, especially regarding high cholesterol issues.
9
Normalises cholesterol
7 people found this helpful
I regularly use this evening primrose oil on my gynecologist's recommendation. It significantly improves skin and hair conditions, lowers cholesterol, and alleviates inflammation. After a short period, I've noticed a remarkable improvement in my cycle and overall health.
9
Strengthens immunity
3 people found this helpful
This product is excellent, offering high quality with no taste. The appropriate dosage is one pill daily. The superb formula bolsters hair health and protects the heart and bones, effectively addressing high cholesterol and inflammation while raising immunity. I appreciate the appealing packaging too.
9
Balances hormones, lowers cholesterol
1 people found this helpful
Great deal! This supplement has a higher concentration than Blackmores, therefore I only need one pill daily to assist with hormone balance and support lowering my high cholesterol.
9
Stops hot flashes
3 people found this helpful
I can't live without Evening Primrose oil, as it has been crucial in stopping my hot flashes. I highly recommend taking two a day for best results. Thanks! Julia
8
Evening primrose oil reduces LDL cholesterol
We examined the effects of evening primrose oil, high in gammalinolenic acid, on cholesterol levels in nineteen patients with high cholesterol. This study used a rigorous crossover design where participants received both the evening primrose oil and a placebo safflower oil over 16 weeks.
During the evening primrose oil treatment, we noticed a significant reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and apolipoprotein B in patients without hypertriglyceridemia. These findings suggest that evening primrose oil can be beneficial for individuals struggling with high cholesterol.
During the evening primrose oil treatment, we noticed a significant reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and apolipoprotein B in patients without hypertriglyceridemia. These findings suggest that evening primrose oil can be beneficial for individuals struggling with high cholesterol.
4
We investigated the impact of evening primrose oil on cholesterol levels using New Zealand White rabbits. A noteworthy increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol was observed after four weeks of supplementation, which persisted even two weeks after stopping the oil.
However, overall plasma cholesterol and triglycerides remained unchanged. We saw significant alterations in HDL subfractions, with an increase in HDL2b and HDL3c. These results indicate that n-6 fatty acid supplementation could help prevent atherosclerosis in the long run.
However, overall plasma cholesterol and triglycerides remained unchanged. We saw significant alterations in HDL subfractions, with an increase in HDL2b and HDL3c. These results indicate that n-6 fatty acid supplementation could help prevent atherosclerosis in the long run.
8
Gamma-linolenic acid reduces cholesterol
We explored how evening primrose oil (EPO) affects cholesterol levels by comparing its effects with safflower oil and olive oil in male rats on high-cholesterol diets.
Our findings revealed that EPO was more effective at lowering cholesterol than safflower oil, particularly in the initial two weeks. Even when the phytosterol content was equalized, EPO continued to show better results.
This suggests that gamma-linolenic acid in EPO has a notable cholesterol-lowering effect, which may be significant for potential applications in dietary management.
Our findings revealed that EPO was more effective at lowering cholesterol than safflower oil, particularly in the initial two weeks. Even when the phytosterol content was equalized, EPO continued to show better results.
This suggests that gamma-linolenic acid in EPO has a notable cholesterol-lowering effect, which may be significant for potential applications in dietary management.
References
- Fragoso YD, Skinner ER. The effect of gammalinolenic acid on the subfractions of plasma high density lipoprotein of the rabbit. Biochem Pharmacol. 1992;44:1085.
- Ishikawa T, Fujiyama Y, Igarashi O, Morino M, Tada N, et al. Effects of gammalinolenic acid on plasma lipoproteins and apolipoproteins. Atherosclerosis. 1989;75:95.
- Sugano M, Ide T, Ishida T, Yoshida K. Hypocholesterolemic effect of gamma-linolenic acid as evening primrose oil in rats. Ann Nutr Metab. 1986;30:289.
