Evening primrose oil for PCOS: evidence check
TL;DR
GLA-rich oils are often marketed for hormones; evidence in PCOS is thinner than for inositol or vitamin D. Track personal response if trialing.
Evidence snapshot
Limited high-quality PCOS-specific RCTs; often categorized as low-certainty.
Supplement evidence grading (reference hub)
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