What is Evening Primrose Oil?
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Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. EPO has been studied in a wide variety of disorders, particularly those affected by metabolic products of essential fatty acids.
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How do members experience Evening Primrose Oil?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 70 | 25 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 69 | 15 | |
| Mood swings | 19 | 5 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 6 | 1 | |
| Menopause | 6 | 8 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| None | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 51 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Jun 15, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
Abel Nightroad
evaluated on Aug 18, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for menopause: Major
- Side effects: None
sarahbellum
evaluated on Dec 31, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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