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Description:
Nature's Plus Ultra EPO 1500 is the most potent evening primrose oil supplement ever developed. Each maximum strength 1500 mg soft gelatin capsule, supplying an unprecedented 150 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), contains the highest grade oil from select, organically grown European evening primrose. No harsh chemical solvent (such as hexane) or high temperatures are ever used in the extraction process, thereby guaranteeing maximum potency and purity of this beneficial botanical extract.
Nature's Plus Ultra EPO Highlights:
Gluten Free
150 mg of GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid)
Hypo-Allergenic
Support for Overall Well-Being
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil (EPO), comes from the seeds of the evening primrose plant. Like black currant seed oil and borage oil, EPO contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a fatty acid that the body converts to a hormone-like substance called prostaglandin E1 (PGE1).
Where is it found?
EPO is found primarily in supplements. Its presumed active ingredient, GLA, can also be found in black currant seed oil and borage oil supplements. However, it is not known whether the effects of these three oils in the body are the same.
Who is likely to be deficient?
Those with premenstrual syndrome, diabetes, scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, eczema, and other skin conditions can have a metabolic block that interferes with the body's ability to make GLA. In preliminary research, supplementation with EPO has helped people with these conditions.
There is evidence that alcoholics may be deficient in GLA, and a double-blind study suggested that alcohol withdrawal may be facilitated with EPO supplementation. Many people in Western societies may be at least partially GLA-deficient as a result of aging, glucose intolerance, high dietary fat intake, and other problems. People with deficiencies would presumably benefit from supplemental GLA intake from EPO, black currant seed oil, or borage oil.
How much is usually taken?
Although many people may have inadequate levels of GLA, the optimal intake for this nutrient remains unknown. Researchers often use 3,000-6,000 mg of EPO per day, which provides approximately 270-540 mg of GLA.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
EPO has been reported to exacerbate symptoms of temporal lobe epilepsy, which can sometimes be mistaken for schizophrenia.
Other nutrients are needed by the body, along with EPO, to make PGE1. Consequently, some experts suggest that magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B6 should be taken along with EPO.
Are there any drug interactions?
Certain medicines may interact with evening primrose oil.
Suggested Usage:
As a dietary supplement, one softgel daily.
Supplimental Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 90
Ingredients:
Calories: 15
Calories from Fat: 15
Total Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol): 5 IU
Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis) (organically grown): 1500 mg
Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA): 150 mg
Linoleic Acid: 1110 mg
Alpha Linoleic Acid: 12 mg
Other Ingredients:
Gelatin, glycerin and purified water.
Warning:
If you are taking prescription medications, consult your doctor prior to use. If symptoms of digestive discomfort persist for more than two weeks, discontinue use and consult a physician. Not to be used by children under 12 unless recommended by a physician. Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Introduction:
For more than 35 years Nature’s Plus has demonstrated loyalty to the health food community. Together Nature’s Plus has grown, and together we will continue to provide the highest quality supplements and the highest level of personal service.
The foundation of this partnership is strengthened by Nature’s Plus' loyal customers, who depend on Nature’s Plus for increased energy and an enhanced quality of life. And, Nature’s Plus depends on their customers — whose needs, demands and quest for knowledge drive Nature’s Plus to reach for new levels of excellence.
Information vital to the formulation of innovative products enters Nature’s Plus headquarters from a multitude of sources. Customers relay their needs and demands. Store owners provide insight from a retail perspective. And Nature’s Plus' national sales force keeps Nature’s Plus abreast of industry trends. It then becomes Nature’s Plus' job to weave these threads of information together with the latest scientific data from the research community.
The primary objective of Nature’s Plus is to serve their customers and assist in their quest for increased energy and ultimate health. Nowhere is this more apparent than at Nature’s Plus' new East Coast corporate headquarters and distribution center in Melville, New York, Nature’s Plus' state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, also in New York, and at Nature’s Plus' West Coast offices and distribution center in Long Beach, California. It is here that Nature’s Plus' dedication to customer satisfaction is brought to life.
The end result: Cutting edge, high energy nutritional supplements that best serve the needs of the consumer.
Tested and Tried:
The Nature’s Plus manufacturing facility is a state-of-the-art showplace for the formulation and manufacture of superior quality, high energy supplements.
All raw materials entering Nature’s Plus' facility are quarantined until specialized Quality Control Technicians confirm that they meet or exceed Nature’s Plus' high standards for quality and purity. It is only then that these new raw materials enter Nature’s Plus' production area.
The highest level of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is strictly enforced throughout the entire manufacturing process. Quality Assurance Inspectors are stationed at each stage of production to maintain adherence to Nature’s Plus' strict quality control guidelines. Then, at critical checkpoints, each raw material and finished product is subjected to a battery of analytic laboratory tests which guarantee potency, purity, bioavailability and disintegration.
The primary objective of Nature’s Plus is to serve Nature’s Plus' customers and assist in their quest for increased energy and ultimate health. Nowhere is this more apparent than at Nature’s Plus' new East Coast corporate headquarters and distribution center in Melville, New York, Nature’s Plus' state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, also in New York, and at Nature’s Plus' West Coast offices and distribution center in Long Beach, California. It is here that Nature’s Plus dedication to customer satisfaction is brought to life.
These are but a few of the expert quality control procedures used by Nature’s Plus, all of which are essential for the production of the finest high energy supplements available.
Nature’s Plus' expertise in formulation and manufacturing, combined with creativity and dedication, has enabled Nature’s Plus to uphold the highest quality standards possible.
The Nature’s Plus commitment to quality never wavers.
The Art and Science of Quality:
Nature’s Plus' manufacturing division is the perfect union of artistic craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. Each department was built from the ground up with one mission—To Set The Standard For Quality. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration has used Nature’s Plus' facility to illustrate how a manufacturing operation of this caliber should be run.
The entire building is temperature controlled with elaborate, finely tuned air conditioning and dehumidifying systems. To prevent cross-contamination of ingredients, dust collectors have been installed at strategic points throughout the facility. All personnel wear protective clothing, gloves and hats to prevent any physical contact with raw materials and finished products. Every precaution is taken to ensure the highest level of quality and purity.
Each raw material scheduled for use in production is precisely weighed by Nature’s Plus' pharmacy and released into the "Mixing" area. There, high-speed ribbon blenders uniformly compound the ingredients without altering particle size.
A preliminary batch of 500 tablets or capsules is produced and immediately analyzed for weight variation, disintegration, friability, hardness, thickness and organoleptic characteristics. With the laboratory’s final approval, assuring that every formula exceeds USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) and NF (National Formulary) specifications, the finished product is released to "Bulk Packaging." There, it is sealed in airtight containers and shipped to Nature’s Plus' packaging plants in Melville, New York, and Long Beach, California.
Energy To Go:
After the extensive manufacturing process, Nature’s Plus products are received at Nature’s Plus' distribution and packaging centers where, once again, they are quarantined. A sample is checked against Nature’s Plus' Quality Assurance Inspection Guide by trained personnel and sent to an independent laboratory to confirm the results obtained by Nature’s Plus' in-house laboratory.
Every year, as objective proof of quality and potency, Nature’s Plus publishes the results of this unbiased analysis by an independent testing lab and distributes the Nature’s Plus Independent Laboratory Assay Handbook. This informative book demonstrates that every Nature’s Plus product contains over 100% label claim and offers consumers the best value for their money. No other company offers this guarantee of potency and quality.
As work orders are received, bulk product enters into Nature’s Plus' sterile, temperature- and humidity-controlled packaging facility, where it begins an automated transformation into a finished product. Filled to exact count and weight, each bottle is labeled, sealed and transported to Nature’s Plus' distribution centers. With production complete, Nature’s Plus' computerized inventory control and shipping systems ensure that each bottle shipped contains the freshest product possible.
Nature’s Plus ships every order complete, without back orders or short shipments, within 24 hours—guaranteed. This is made possible by a state-of-the-art computerized order processing system that enhances the speed and efficiency of Nature’s Plus' entire operation.
Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) directs each incoming call to the next available Customer Service Representative. The order is entered, credit is checked, inventory is reduced and a picking slip is generated. Each order is then hand-picked from a sophisticated flow rack system, checked for accuracy with laser scanners, carefully packed and shipped directly to the health food store.
Knowledge Is Power:
Knowledge Is Power. The education of the consumer is essential to the future growth of the health food industry. Nature’s Plus feels it is the consumer’s right to know about nutritional breakthroughs and new trends.
Nature’s Plus, therefore, has equipped their Research department with an extensive in-house library and a complete CD-ROM data bank containing nearly thirty years of published scientific studies. This information is used to develop new formulas as well as the most up-to-date educational literature.
Nature’s Plus modern Graphics Department creates, designs and produces labels, displays, brochures and promotional material. It is here that extensive research is brought to life with a computerized darkroom, a Heidelberg Speedmaster press and automated finishing equipment.
In a continuous effort to educate the health food industry about new market trends and innovations, Nature’s Plus Telemarketing and Marketing Services Departments inform the consumer of the special benefits and knowledge that a health food store can provide. But, most importantly, Nature’s Plus' highly trained sales force, the foundation of Nature’s Plus' success, keeps the health food store in tune with the ever-changing needs of the consumer.
At Nature’s Plus they strongly believe in the power of knowledge.
Dedication To Excellence:
Nature’s Plus' commitment to excellence is made possible through the dedication and loyalty of every member of the Nature’s Plus family. Nature’s Plus' employees believe that quality, service and standards of excellence should never be compromised:
Excellence in research and creativity results in exciting and creative new products that meet the changing needs of the consumer.
Excellence in quality manufacturing practices guarantees products that exceed industry standards for potency, purity, quality and bioavailability.
Excellence in customer service assures prompt shipment within 24 hours, with no back orders or short shipments.
Excellence in educational services brings knowledge to the health food community, which is the key to Nature’s Plus growth and longevity. Nature’s Plus is committed to supplying superior quality supplements that meet the high energy demands of their customers. Where your health is concerned, there is no room for shortcuts and no room for compromise. This is your unconditional guarantee from Nature’s Plus The Energy Supplements.
Nature's Plus Ultra EPO 1500 is the most potent evening primrose oil supplement ever developed. Each maximum strength 1500 mg soft gelatin capsule, supplying an unprecedented 150 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), contains the highest grade oil from select, organically grown European evening primrose. No harsh chemical solvent (such as hexane) or high temperatures are ever used in the extraction process, thereby guaranteeing maximum potency and purity of this beneficial botanical extract.
Nature's Plus Ultra EPO Highlights:
Gluten Free
150 mg of GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid)
Hypo-Allergenic
Support for Overall Well-Being
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil (EPO), comes from the seeds of the evening primrose plant. Like black currant seed oil and borage oil, EPO contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a fatty acid that the body converts to a hormone-like substance called prostaglandin E1 (PGE1).
Where is it found?
EPO is found primarily in supplements. Its presumed active ingredient, GLA, can also be found in black currant seed oil and borage oil supplements. However, it is not known whether the effects of these three oils in the body are the same.
Who is likely to be deficient?
Those with premenstrual syndrome, diabetes, scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, eczema, and other skin conditions can have a metabolic block that interferes with the body's ability to make GLA. In preliminary research, supplementation with EPO has helped people with these conditions.
There is evidence that alcoholics may be deficient in GLA, and a double-blind study suggested that alcohol withdrawal may be facilitated with EPO supplementation. Many people in Western societies may be at least partially GLA-deficient as a result of aging, glucose intolerance, high dietary fat intake, and other problems. People with deficiencies would presumably benefit from supplemental GLA intake from EPO, black currant seed oil, or borage oil.
How much is usually taken?
Although many people may have inadequate levels of GLA, the optimal intake for this nutrient remains unknown. Researchers often use 3,000-6,000 mg of EPO per day, which provides approximately 270-540 mg of GLA.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
EPO has been reported to exacerbate symptoms of temporal lobe epilepsy, which can sometimes be mistaken for schizophrenia.
Other nutrients are needed by the body, along with EPO, to make PGE1. Consequently, some experts suggest that magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B6 should be taken along with EPO.
Are there any drug interactions?
Certain medicines may interact with evening primrose oil.
Suggested Usage:
As a dietary supplement, one softgel daily.
Supplimental Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 90
Ingredients:
Calories: 15
Calories from Fat: 15
Total Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol): 5 IU
Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis) (organically grown): 1500 mg
Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA): 150 mg
Linoleic Acid: 1110 mg
Alpha Linoleic Acid: 12 mg
Other Ingredients:
Gelatin, glycerin and purified water.
Warning:
If you are taking prescription medications, consult your doctor prior to use. If symptoms of digestive discomfort persist for more than two weeks, discontinue use and consult a physician. Not to be used by children under 12 unless recommended by a physician. Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Introduction:
For more than 35 years Nature’s Plus has demonstrated loyalty to the health food community. Together Nature’s Plus has grown, and together we will continue to provide the highest quality supplements and the highest level of personal service.
The foundation of this partnership is strengthened by Nature’s Plus' loyal customers, who depend on Nature’s Plus for increased energy and an enhanced quality of life. And, Nature’s Plus depends on their customers — whose needs, demands and quest for knowledge drive Nature’s Plus to reach for new levels of excellence.
Information vital to the formulation of innovative products enters Nature’s Plus headquarters from a multitude of sources. Customers relay their needs and demands. Store owners provide insight from a retail perspective. And Nature’s Plus' national sales force keeps Nature’s Plus abreast of industry trends. It then becomes Nature’s Plus' job to weave these threads of information together with the latest scientific data from the research community.
The primary objective of Nature’s Plus is to serve their customers and assist in their quest for increased energy and ultimate health. Nowhere is this more apparent than at Nature’s Plus' new East Coast corporate headquarters and distribution center in Melville, New York, Nature’s Plus' state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, also in New York, and at Nature’s Plus' West Coast offices and distribution center in Long Beach, California. It is here that Nature’s Plus' dedication to customer satisfaction is brought to life.
The end result: Cutting edge, high energy nutritional supplements that best serve the needs of the consumer.
Tested and Tried:
The Nature’s Plus manufacturing facility is a state-of-the-art showplace for the formulation and manufacture of superior quality, high energy supplements.
All raw materials entering Nature’s Plus' facility are quarantined until specialized Quality Control Technicians confirm that they meet or exceed Nature’s Plus' high standards for quality and purity. It is only then that these new raw materials enter Nature’s Plus' production area.
The highest level of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is strictly enforced throughout the entire manufacturing process. Quality Assurance Inspectors are stationed at each stage of production to maintain adherence to Nature’s Plus' strict quality control guidelines. Then, at critical checkpoints, each raw material and finished product is subjected to a battery of analytic laboratory tests which guarantee potency, purity, bioavailability and disintegration.
The primary objective of Nature’s Plus is to serve Nature’s Plus' customers and assist in their quest for increased energy and ultimate health. Nowhere is this more apparent than at Nature’s Plus' new East Coast corporate headquarters and distribution center in Melville, New York, Nature’s Plus' state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, also in New York, and at Nature’s Plus' West Coast offices and distribution center in Long Beach, California. It is here that Nature’s Plus dedication to customer satisfaction is brought to life.
These are but a few of the expert quality control procedures used by Nature’s Plus, all of which are essential for the production of the finest high energy supplements available.
Nature’s Plus' expertise in formulation and manufacturing, combined with creativity and dedication, has enabled Nature’s Plus to uphold the highest quality standards possible.
The Nature’s Plus commitment to quality never wavers.
The Art and Science of Quality:
Nature’s Plus' manufacturing division is the perfect union of artistic craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. Each department was built from the ground up with one mission—To Set The Standard For Quality. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration has used Nature’s Plus' facility to illustrate how a manufacturing operation of this caliber should be run.
The entire building is temperature controlled with elaborate, finely tuned air conditioning and dehumidifying systems. To prevent cross-contamination of ingredients, dust collectors have been installed at strategic points throughout the facility. All personnel wear protective clothing, gloves and hats to prevent any physical contact with raw materials and finished products. Every precaution is taken to ensure the highest level of quality and purity.
Each raw material scheduled for use in production is precisely weighed by Nature’s Plus' pharmacy and released into the "Mixing" area. There, high-speed ribbon blenders uniformly compound the ingredients without altering particle size.
A preliminary batch of 500 tablets or capsules is produced and immediately analyzed for weight variation, disintegration, friability, hardness, thickness and organoleptic characteristics. With the laboratory’s final approval, assuring that every formula exceeds USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) and NF (National Formulary) specifications, the finished product is released to "Bulk Packaging." There, it is sealed in airtight containers and shipped to Nature’s Plus' packaging plants in Melville, New York, and Long Beach, California.
Energy To Go:
After the extensive manufacturing process, Nature’s Plus products are received at Nature’s Plus' distribution and packaging centers where, once again, they are quarantined. A sample is checked against Nature’s Plus' Quality Assurance Inspection Guide by trained personnel and sent to an independent laboratory to confirm the results obtained by Nature’s Plus' in-house laboratory.
Every year, as objective proof of quality and potency, Nature’s Plus publishes the results of this unbiased analysis by an independent testing lab and distributes the Nature’s Plus Independent Laboratory Assay Handbook. This informative book demonstrates that every Nature’s Plus product contains over 100% label claim and offers consumers the best value for their money. No other company offers this guarantee of potency and quality.
As work orders are received, bulk product enters into Nature’s Plus' sterile, temperature- and humidity-controlled packaging facility, where it begins an automated transformation into a finished product. Filled to exact count and weight, each bottle is labeled, sealed and transported to Nature’s Plus' distribution centers. With production complete, Nature’s Plus' computerized inventory control and shipping systems ensure that each bottle shipped contains the freshest product possible.
Nature’s Plus ships every order complete, without back orders or short shipments, within 24 hours—guaranteed. This is made possible by a state-of-the-art computerized order processing system that enhances the speed and efficiency of Nature’s Plus' entire operation.
Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) directs each incoming call to the next available Customer Service Representative. The order is entered, credit is checked, inventory is reduced and a picking slip is generated. Each order is then hand-picked from a sophisticated flow rack system, checked for accuracy with laser scanners, carefully packed and shipped directly to the health food store.
Knowledge Is Power:
Knowledge Is Power. The education of the consumer is essential to the future growth of the health food industry. Nature’s Plus feels it is the consumer’s right to know about nutritional breakthroughs and new trends.
Nature’s Plus, therefore, has equipped their Research department with an extensive in-house library and a complete CD-ROM data bank containing nearly thirty years of published scientific studies. This information is used to develop new formulas as well as the most up-to-date educational literature.
Nature’s Plus modern Graphics Department creates, designs and produces labels, displays, brochures and promotional material. It is here that extensive research is brought to life with a computerized darkroom, a Heidelberg Speedmaster press and automated finishing equipment.
In a continuous effort to educate the health food industry about new market trends and innovations, Nature’s Plus Telemarketing and Marketing Services Departments inform the consumer of the special benefits and knowledge that a health food store can provide. But, most importantly, Nature’s Plus' highly trained sales force, the foundation of Nature’s Plus' success, keeps the health food store in tune with the ever-changing needs of the consumer.
At Nature’s Plus they strongly believe in the power of knowledge.
Dedication To Excellence:
Nature’s Plus' commitment to excellence is made possible through the dedication and loyalty of every member of the Nature’s Plus family. Nature’s Plus' employees believe that quality, service and standards of excellence should never be compromised:
Excellence in research and creativity results in exciting and creative new products that meet the changing needs of the consumer.
Excellence in quality manufacturing practices guarantees products that exceed industry standards for potency, purity, quality and bioavailability.
Excellence in customer service assures prompt shipment within 24 hours, with no back orders or short shipments.
Excellence in educational services brings knowledge to the health food community, which is the key to Nature’s Plus growth and longevity. Nature’s Plus is committed to supplying superior quality supplements that meet the high energy demands of their customers. Where your health is concerned, there is no room for shortcuts and no room for compromise. This is your unconditional guarantee from Nature’s Plus The Energy Supplements.
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