Evening Primrose Oil is extracted from seeds of the plant Oenothera biennis. Whilst there is a large selection of Evening Primrose Oil supplements on the market, this product boasts a high level of the essential fatty acid Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). By using a superior quality source plant, a GLA content as high as 12% is found. Fatty acids are very important molecules that are used to carry messages around the body and also to provide a source of fuel.

Although particularly known as a supplement chosen by women with PMS, Evening Primrose Oil can be beneficial in a number of other areas. GLA is known to be involved in the production of a number of short-lived hormones called Prostaglandins. These messengers are used by the body to regulate many functions such as controlling inflammation, blood-flow to internal organs and brain function. Anti-inflammatory drugs such as Aspirin inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins to reduce inflammation.

Users of this well-established traditional supplement find that it can help in maintaining joint mobility.

Many skincare creams and products also now contain either Gamma Linolenic Acid or Evening Primrose Oil.

This formulation also has added Natural Vitamin E, which can help maintain the health of the skin and circulatory system.

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Vertese Vegagels: Until now all soft capsules used in food supplements have been made from gelatin. Gelatin is an animal derived material. However, Vertese supplements are made from Vegagels. Vegagels are a revolutionary new capsule made from potato starch, and are therefore 100% vegetable based. They contain no gelatin. Every ingredient it carefully checked to ensure the highest quality. They are stated by the manufacturer to be GM free and have not been tested on animals.

The Evening Primrose oil used in Vertese comes from a superior quality plant with a higher concentration of GLA, at a level of 12% of the total fatty assets present. Contains a minimum 120mg GLA; this can benefit women prior to and during their period, and also during the menopause. GLA is used in the productioon of prostaglandins, which are used in many vital body processes, including the maintenance of good hormonal balance. Combined with vitamin E, GLA can also help to maintain healthy looking skin.

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Directions: swallow 1 capsule a day, preferably with a meal. Always read carefully the instructions and warnings on the pack. Not for children.

Nutritional Information. Each capsule typically provides: Evening primrose oil 1000mg, GLA 120mg, natural Vitamin E 10mg (100% RDA).

Ingredients: Evening Primrose oil, natural Vitamin E, modified potato starch, sorbitol syrup, maltitol syrup, glycerol, glycerol monostearate.

These details about Gelatin free Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg x 30 - Vertese, were supplied (along with details of 939 other products from Academy Health) on 29-Aug-2008.