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    Evening primrose oil (GLA)

    Oil cold-pressed from Oenothera biennis seeds, rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), precursor of series 1 prostaglandins with anti-inflammatory effects. Mainly used for mastalgia and skin symptoms. Efficacy on hot flashes is less documented than marketing often suggests.

    Never use a dietary supplement without the advice of a healthcare professional. Overdoses as well as deficiencies are not without risk.

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