Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg 30 Capsules
Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg 30 Capsules
1000mg Evening Primrose Oil with 10% GLA and Natural Vitamin E
Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg is a food supplement providing evening primrose oil naturally containing the omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), together with linoleic acid and oleic acid. Each capsule also contains natural vitamin E, which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Overview
Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil provides 1000mg of evening primrose oil per capsule and is standardised to provide 10% GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). GLA is an omega-6 fatty acid naturally present in evening primrose seed oil.
The formulation also contains natural vitamin E. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, an authorised EU health claim.
Although evening primrose oil is commonly marketed for women's health, hormonal balance, PMS and skin concerns, these should not be presented as established EU-authorised health benefits of GLA or evening primrose oil. For Lir Pharmacy, the compliant approach is to describe the fatty-acid composition factually and limit health-benefit wording to authorised claims for vitamin E.
Quick Highlights
- 30 capsules
- 1000mg evening primrose oil per capsule
- Provides 10% GLA
- Natural source of the omega-6 fatty acid GLA
- Also contains linoleic acid and oleic acid
- Contains natural vitamin E
- Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Convenient capsule format
- Take 1–2 capsules daily
- Best taken with the main meal
- Free from dairy and lactose
- Gluten-free
- No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
- From Irish supplement brand Sona
Product Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil |
| Brand | Sona |
| Product Type | Evening Primrose Oil Food Supplement |
| Format | Capsules |
| Pack Size | 30 Capsules |
| Evening Primrose Oil | 1000mg per capsule |
| GLA | 10% |
| Fatty Acid Type | Omega-6 |
| Additional Nutrient | Natural Vitamin E |
| Daily Intake | 1–2 Capsules |
| Capsule Shell | Beef Gelatin |
Who Is It For
Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil may be suitable for:
- Adults looking to supplement their diet with evening primrose oil
- Those specifically looking for a source of GLA
- Adults seeking an omega-6 fatty acid supplement
- People who prefer a 1000mg evening primrose oil capsule
- Adults looking for evening primrose oil combined with natural vitamin E
- Regular evening primrose oil users who prefer a straightforward capsule formulation
Key Benefits
- Provides 1000mg of evening primrose oil per capsule.
- Provides 10% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid.
- Also provides naturally occurring linoleic acid and oleic acid.
- Contains natural vitamin E.
- Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Provides evening primrose oil in a convenient capsule format.
Why Choose This Product
Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil provides a clearly defined 1000mg dose of evening primrose oil with 10% GLA in each capsule.
Natural vitamin E is also incorporated into the formulation. Unlike GLA, vitamin E has an authorised EU health claim: it contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
The formula contains no dairy, egg, gluten, lactose, soy, wheat or yeast and contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Helpful Product Information
Quick Answer
Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg is a daily food supplement containing evening primrose oil with 10% GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid. It also contains natural vitamin E, which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Common Questions
What is GLA?
Gamma-linolenic acid, usually abbreviated to GLA, is an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid. Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil provides 10% GLA.
Is this primarily a vitamin E supplement?
No. Its primary ingredient is evening primrose oil. Natural vitamin E is included in the formulation.
Trust & Pharmacist Advice
Evening primrose oil is a source of fatty acids including GLA and is widely used as a nutritional supplement.
It is important to distinguish traditional or commonly marketed uses of evening primrose oil from authorised nutrition and health claims.
Claims that evening primrose oil or GLA treats PMS, balances hormones, relieves joint pain or treats inflammatory skin conditions should not be presented as established benefits on a food-supplement product page without an applicable authorised claim.
For this product, vitamin E provides the clearest authorised health claim: vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
If you are experiencing significant or persistent menstrual symptoms, breast pain, skin problems or joint pain, seek appropriate healthcare advice rather than relying on a food supplement to treat the underlying problem.
If you take regular medicines, particularly medicines affecting blood clotting, ask your pharmacist or doctor before introducing a new oil-based supplement.
Anyone who is pregnant, planning pregnancy, breastfeeding or under medical supervision should check suitability with their healthcare professional.
Food supplements should complement rather than replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Not Suitable For
Seek advice from a healthcare professional before taking this product if:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are planning pregnancy
- You take regular prescription medicines
- You take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines
- You have a bleeding disorder
- You have an underlying medical condition
- You are due to undergo surgery
- You have an allergy or sensitivity to any ingredient
This product contains beef gelatin and is therefore not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
How to Use
Adults: Take one to two capsules daily with the main meal, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
Ingredients
Evening Primrose Oil, Beef Gelatin, Humectant (Glycerin), Antioxidant (D-Alpha Tocopherol).
The formulation contains evening primrose oil providing 10% GLA and natural vitamin E.
Always check the ingredient declaration on the packaging received, particularly where allergies or intolerances are relevant.
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient / Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Evening Primrose Oil | 1000mg per capsule |
| Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) | 10% of Evening Primrose Oil |
| Linoleic Acid | Naturally Present |
| Oleic Acid | Naturally Present |
| Natural Vitamin E | Present |
Warnings
- Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of young children.
- Consult your healthcare professional if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Seek professional advice before use if taking regular medication or under medical supervision.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if taking medicines that affect blood clotting.
- Stop use and seek advice if you experience an unexpected reaction.
- Contains beef gelatin.
- Store according to the directions on the current packaging.
- Always read the label before use.
Delivery in Ireland
Order Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg 30 Capsules online from Lir Pharmacy for convenient delivery throughout Ireland.
Lir Pharmacy stocks a comprehensive range of Sona Irish vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements, with pharmacist advice available if you need help choosing an appropriate supplement.
FAQs
1. What is Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg?
Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil is a food supplement providing 1000mg of evening primrose oil per capsule. The oil provides 10% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid, together with linoleic acid and oleic acid. Natural vitamin E is also included in the formulation, and vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
2. How much evening primrose oil is in each capsule?
Each capsule provides 1000mg of evening primrose oil. Sona states that the oil provides 10% GLA, or gamma-linolenic acid. The product therefore offers a clearly defined high-strength evening primrose oil format for adults who want to add this type of fatty-acid supplement to their diet.
3. What is GLA in evening primrose oil?
GLA stands for gamma-linolenic acid. It is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid naturally found in evening primrose oil. Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil is formulated to provide 10% GLA. While GLA can be described factually as an omega-6 fatty acid, health benefits should not be attributed to it unless supported by an applicable authorised health claim.
4. Can Sona Evening Primrose Oil be advertised for PMS?
Evening primrose oil is commonly associated with women's health and menstrual concerns, and Sona's own consumer information discusses PMS. However, for a pharmacy food-supplement listing, it is safer to avoid presenting relief of PMS as an authorised health benefit of evening primrose oil or GLA. Persistent or troublesome premenstrual symptoms should be discussed with a pharmacist or doctor.
5. Does Sona Evening Primrose Oil balance hormones?
Claims that evening primrose oil "balances hormones" should be avoided on a compliant food-supplement product page unless supported by an applicable authorised health claim. Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil can accurately be described as providing 1000mg of evening primrose oil containing 10% GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid.
6. Does Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil contain vitamin E?
Yes. Sona includes natural vitamin E in this evening primrose oil formulation. Vitamin E has an authorised EU health claim and contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. This is the appropriate compliant health-benefit claim to use when describing the vitamin E contained in the product.
7. How many Sona Evening Primrose Oil capsules should I take?
Sona recommends taking one to two capsules daily with the main meal, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Taking the capsules with your main meal also makes them easy to incorporate into a regular daily supplement routine.
8. Is Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil suitable for vegetarians or vegans?
No. The current ingredient declaration lists beef gelatin as part of the capsule shell, so this particular Sona Evening Primrose Oil product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. People following either diet should select an alternative product with a suitable plant-based capsule.
9. Is Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil gluten-free?
Sona lists this product as free from gluten, as well as dairy, egg, lactose, soy, wheat and yeast. It also contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Anyone with a diagnosed allergy or significant intolerance should still check the ingredient declaration on the current pack before taking the supplement.
10. Can I take evening primrose oil with other supplements?
Evening primrose oil may be used alongside some other food supplements, but the suitability of a combination depends on the products and your individual circumstances. Check for duplication and speak with your pharmacist if you take several supplements. Professional advice is particularly appropriate if you also take regular prescription medicines.
11. Can I take Sona Evening Primrose Oil during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are situations where supplements should be considered individually. Ask your doctor, pharmacist or other appropriate healthcare professional before taking evening primrose oil during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This is particularly important if you take medicines or have an underlying medical condition.
12. Why buy Sona Super Evening Primrose Oil from Lir Pharmacy?
Lir Pharmacy supplies Sona products with convenient delivery throughout Ireland and access to pharmacist advice. Our pharmacy team can help you check whether evening primrose oil is appropriate alongside your medicines and other supplements and can recommend medical assessment when symptoms such as persistent menstrual, skin or joint problems should not be managed with supplementation alone.
Product Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sona |
| Product | Super Evening Primrose Oil |
| Strength | 1000mg |
| Pack Size | 30 Capsules |
| Product Type | Evening Primrose Oil Food Supplement |
| Format | Capsules |
| GLA | 10% |
| Fatty Acid | Omega-6 |
| Additional Nutrient | Natural Vitamin E |
| Recommended Intake | 1–2 Capsules Daily |
| Vegetarian | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Gluten-Free | Yes |
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