NOW Foods Evening Primrose Oil 500mg (250 Softgels)
by NOW Foods
"500mg evening primrose oil with 10% GLA — the hormonal and skin support omega-6 with 250 softgels and 18,000+ reviews"
Overview
NOW Evening Primrose Oil provides 500mg of cold-pressed evening primrose oil per softgel, standardized to 10% GLA (gamma-linolenic acid, 50mg per softgel). GLA is a unique anti-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid that the body converts to DGLA (dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid), which produces anti-inflammatory prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). This makes evening primrose oil particularly beneficial for hormonal balance (PMS, menopause), skin health (eczema, dry skin), and inflammatory conditions. Unlike most omega-6 fatty acids (which are pro-inflammatory), GLA is anti-inflammatory. The 250-softgel count provides over 4 months at 2 softgels daily.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Evening Primrose Oil (Cold-Pressed) | 500 mg |
| GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid) | 50 mg (10%) |
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Pros & Cons
What We Like
- 250 softgels (4+ months)
- 18,000+ reviews
- Under $18
- Anti-inflammatory GLA
- Cold-pressed
What Could Be Better
- 500mg per softgel (need 2-3 daily)
- 50mg GLA per softgel (moderate)
- May thin blood
- Slow onset (4-6 weeks)
Who Is This For?
Best For
- PMS/menstrual support
- Skin health (eczema)
- Hormonal balance
- Anti-inflammatory omega-6
Not Ideal For
- Those on blood thinners
- Those wanting immediate results
- Those wanting high-dose GLA
- Men (primarily women's supplement)
Our Verdict
NOW Evening Primrose Oil is the hormonal omega-6 — cold-pressed with 50mg GLA per softgel for PMS, skin, and hormonal support. The 250-count and 18,000+ reviews make this the top value evening primrose oil.
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