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Evening primrose oil

Evening primrose oil is pressed from the seeds of evening primrose (Oenothera biennis). It contains omega-6 fats, including gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).

Also listed as Evening Primrose, Evening Primrose Extract, Evening Primrose Powder

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A seed oil, not a dietary requirement

The preparations assessed by EMA are extracted from Oenothera biennis or Oenothera lamarckiana seeds. Its assessment concerns medicinal preparations rather than a required daily food portion. 1

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