Evening primrose oil: a comprehensive review of its bioactives, extraction, analysis, oil quality, therapeutic merits, and safety
Meta-analysis / review
Abstract
This comprehensive review of evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) covers its bioactive constituents (linoleic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, phenolics, sterols), extraction and analysis, therapeutic merits (immune balance, women's health) and safety, including potential drug-EPO interactions.
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How to cite
Farag, M.A., Reda, A., Nabil, M., Elimam, D.M. and Zayed, A (2023) 'Evening primrose oil: a comprehensive review of its bioactives, extraction, analysis, oil quality, therapeutic merits, and safety', Food & Function, 14(18), pp. 8049-8070. doi:10.1039/d3fo01949g
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