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Evening Primrose Oil (GLA)

General Health · Evidence: Limited · Importance: Low

A source of the omega-6 GLA, marketed for skin and women’s health.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Limited, inconsistent evidence for its common marketing claims.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: Per label.

Timing: With meals.

Role in a stack

Niche GLA source.

Redundancy check: Low priority vs omega-3s.

Cautions & safety

Evidence for most claims is weak; may interact with blood thinners.

Bleeding-risk interaction at high doses. Educational only — not medical advice.

Best for

specific skin/PMS interest

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.