Evening Primrose

[sleepyj]

i went doc today she told me to take evening primrose what is the best brand to buy ?

[masma]

Holland and Barratt are usually a good buy - they often have them on offer.

[tigerlily11]

Yes they do but I went in today and they weren't on offer.
Nuts:-(
My Dr told me it was god for breast soreness but I've been taking it for years and they still get really painful.
Oh well.

[Ice.Maiden]

Some people swear by EP preparations, whereas others find them useless. They're supposed to have anti-inflamatory properties, and to help with cramps, etc., but they contain acids which can just as easily be absorbed by foodstuff which's rich in a natural omega source.
Sleepyj - I'd imagine that most of the brand names contain the same things, so buying the most expensive isn't necessarily the best.

[ethandron]

i agree with icemaiden. i started taking them for pms and breast tenderness and they didn't do a thing to help. i took the largest recommended daily dose and carried on taking them for about 4 years thinking that even if they didn't do much good at least they weren't doing any harm.
try boots if they're on 3 for 2, they usually work out the best value.

[doggys mum]

i used to take EP as was prescribed by my gp, i was eventually refered to a breast specialist. when i told her i was taking EP she said forget it, its useless for breast pain. give it to your dog it will make his coat shiny!! thats all its good for.

[CAJ1]

I used to take evening primrose and found it didn't work. The last few months I have been taking WellWoman, I find it helps with everything and its all in one tablet

[sleepyj]

thanks everyone for your answers i will have a look in boots see what they have ..i have never used it b4 so i will give it a try ..

[Petal~flower]

hiya sleepy :-)

I have brought from here before..........pretty good

http://www.healthspan.co.uk/default.aspx

[spudqueen]

I take one evening primrose capsule a day for pmt and it has really helped me. I buy it from Boots or Asda or Tesco, wherever I happen to be (or who has it on offer!).

[sleepyj]

thanks petal .x spud glad to hear it works for you ..