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Going to start taking evening primrose oil for pms.1000mg is the highest i've found. i read to take it on the first day of period until ovulation?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Evening Primrose: Some evening primrose oil supplements come in a 1500 mg capsule. Different dosages are recommended for different conditions. Different sources also recommend differing amounts. You can read this article to get more information on dosing " https://wholehealthchicago.com/2009/05/12/evening-primrose-oil/

Answered 9/16/2017

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A member asked:

Going to start taking evening primrose oil for pms.1000mg is the highest i've found. i read to take it on the first day of period until ovulation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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