TimingEvening Primrose Oil
Take with meals
When to take Evening Primrose Oil
With food
Evening primrose oil provides GLA, an omega-6 fat used for skin and hormonal symptoms. Take it with meals.
Best time in your day
- Wake
- Workout
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Evening
- Workout
- Dinner
- Walk
- Bed
- When
- With meals
- Food
- With food
- Typical dose
- 500–1,000 mg one to three times a day
How to take it
- 1Take it with meals
- 2Use it for at least 2–3 months
- 3Track skin or cycle symptoms
- 4Pause before surgery
Watch out
Avoid it close to labour unless supervised. Use caution if you have a seizure disorder.
Keep apart from
- Blood thinners
- Phenothiazine antipsychotics
Common questions
Does it help PMS?
Evidence is mixed; some women find it helpful.
Is it the same as borage oil?
Both provide GLA; borage oil is more concentrated.
How long before results?
Usually 8–12 weeks.
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