Herbs

Evening Primrose

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3 forms

About Evening Primrose

GLA-rich oil used orally and topically.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
1689

Compare All Forms

3 forms

Compare supplement forms of Evening Primrose by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
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Evening Primrose Oil
  • Label category: Natural (Evening primrose)
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Type: Herbs

Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.

Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.

Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Evening Primrose forms:

Skin Health

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Evening Primrose forms:

Headache How serious: Mild