Is it benficial for men to take evening primrose supplements, or is it only for women?

Question

For some reason I have been told it should only be taken by women.

Answer 1

Yes, men can take Evening Primrose Oil. It's very good for skin health and it's perfectly safe to take... men just don't get the hormonal benefits that women do  ;-)

I know a lot of people misinterpret the "for women's health" part as meaning "only for women", but with most herbs, that's just not true. There are very few herbs that are good for women that men should stay away from... there are actually more that are good for men that women shouldn't take. Most of the "feminine herbs" are only used for women because of how the woman's body responds to it, not because it has any specific hormonal properties.

Answer 2

Evening Primrose Oil can be beneficial for men as well.  

It is rich  in the essential fatty acid GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) which has been shown to be effective for individuals with: arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis, skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension and high blood cholesterol, and diabetic neuropathy