Barlean's Evening Primrose Oil Softgels with Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) - Non-GMO, Gluten-Free - 60-Softgels

For years I have suffered with severe emotional dysregulation and PMS. When I entered peri-menopause in my mid-40's, it got worse. I've been plied with Paxil (gained weight, cried all the time, acne), Prozac (caused psychotic reaction), birth control pills (same as Paxil), Xanax (fell asleep at work) and Propanolol (I felt like a zombie walking through mud). I've tried St. John's Wort with zero results, Sam-E with zero results; wild yam extract, even a different brand of primrose oil yielded no relief; you name it, I've tried it. I had grown so despondent that it felt like there was no hope for me. I've always preferred to take natural remedies, but I want them to work. I already take Barleans Fish Oil and powdered greens, and added coconut oil recently. I eat (mostly) healthy foods and drinks. So I decided to try this primrose oil. I started taking it about 2 weeks ago and was willing to wait about a month for results if there were to be any. BANG!!! I noticed a difference within days. While I still felt irritable during PMS, it was much more manageable than before and I did not break down weeping over the slightest things. I was able to remain calm even during some stressful events (I drive a lot in my work, so you can imagine the stress!) and even when I had not had enough sleep I was still able to function well. This is truly a miracle to me. While I won't say I am cured, I will say that these esults are positive enough that I feel hopeful for the first time in a very long time. Another very nice effect is the difference it has made in my skin: my facial skin would get very tight and dry during PMS yet would still break out. I got the breakouts under control using manuka oil but still had dry skin - AND dry mouth. Since taking this primrose oil, I have not had the dry skin or dry mouth and in fact my skin's texture has improved, feels more elastic and looks dewy. I also use rosehip oil and argan oil on my face and have had excellent results. It did not help with cramps but perhaps as I continue to take the oil I will reap the benefits in that arena at a later date. With so many positive results, I must give Barleans Evening Primrose Oil the very highest rating; in fact, every product of theirs that I have used has been top-notch. I am a customer for life, especially of the primrose oil. Try it. It is everything it claim to be!

I'm not in menopause, but was experiencing hot flashes in the middle of the night due to my low AMH and diminished ovarian reserve (according to test results and doctor's diagnose). A month ago, I started to take this product during the first two weeks of my cycle and I could feel the big difference. I slept so much better without waking up in the middle of the night due to my hot flashes. Since my husband and I are actively TTC natually still (for a couple of more months), I stopped taking it after ovulation. I think the hot flashes came back a little during the 2WW period, but hopefully it'll get better since it was the first month I started taking the product. I agree with some other reviewers that the size of the pill is really big. I got used to taking supplements and vitamins ever since our TTC journey started a few months ago, but this is still the hardest one to swallow so far.

I have had acne for 9 years now. I have been on birth control for the last 4 years which has helped to a point. My hormones was still fluctuating and causing breakouts. So I was thinking about getting a hormone blocker from my dermatologist but, a friend told me about this after I expressed to her about my difficulty sleeping. Then I had read a review on here about a woman who had a problem with acne after stopping the pill, this has cleared up her acne problem after a few months. I started taking this on March 15th, today is April 16th and my skin has cleared up by 95% if not more. I am not moody like I was and I virtually haven't had any PMS symptoms. I was not expecting this to work so fast, I figured it would take 2 months to really get into my system and start straightening out my hormones. I am very pleased. This has made me a happier person too. No more moodiness!!

I bought this product at my sister's recommendation. I was experiencing horrible anxiety issues that seem to be not only from life circumstances, but the beginnings of menopause. I tried this and it has helped tremendously. Will buy it again for sure

This bottle of Barlean’s Evening Primrose oil softgels arrived with my monthly subscription order. The plastic bottle has a barcode label but no other packaging. I have not opened it yet; however, my current bottle has large capsules that I take once per day in the morning with a glass of water to balance my mood during the day. This has become my favorite daily supplement to calm my mind.

Bought this for my mom and she loved it. Would recommend.

I went off my birth control pill a few months ago and had an awful break out. My face, especially around my chin and mouth, was covered in cystic acne. I didn't make the connection that it was possibly due to going off of the pill until about 2 months later. I started reading about it online and someone in a similar situation said that Evening Primrose oil really helped her. So, I figured, what the heck, why not try it. I started taking 2 a day, and I actually read it can take a while to see the results (2 months or more), but my cysts disappeared. I do still have some white heads, but just a few weeks of taking this has made a huge difference. I hope that a few months from now my face will be completely clear and back to "normal" like when I was on the birth control pill. I did a little more research and found out it works best when taken with an EFA, which someone gave the example of Cod Liver Oil. I definitely recommend Evening Primrose Oil.

I've been dealing with adult acne for close to 15 years now. Almost nothing I have tried has made as much of a difference as this product. I've since switched to a more affordable brand, one where the dose is only 1 capsule (for the same dose as 2 with this brand). But it's great. My cystic acne is pretty much gone, and my skin is finally getting a chance to heal. I had noticeable results within a week of taking it, and it just keeps getting better. When you try it, be careful about taking it on an empty stomach. It nearly made me throw up when I did that (most supplements do that me, tho). I know it is used more for mediating PMS symptoms, but I don't have terrible PMS, so I haven't noticed much change there.