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Old November 21st 05, 07:46 PM posted to misc.kids.pregnancy
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I'm planning on starting to take evening primrose oil at the end of
this week when I hit 36 weeks. I just noticed that my bottle from last
pregnancy expired in August. For those who know about such things --
does that mean they *really* expired, or that they'll expire six months
after that, or what? Should I spend the money on a new bottle?

Thanks!

Bryna

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Old November 21st 05, 08:19 PM posted to misc.kids.pregnancy
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"Bryna" wrote in message ...

I'm planning on starting to take evening primrose oil at the end of
this week when I hit 36 weeks. I just noticed that my bottle from last
pregnancy expired in August. For those who know about such things --
does that mean they *really* expired, or that they'll expire six months
after that, or what? Should I spend the money on a new bottle?

Thanks!

Bryna


Buy a new bottle - I would especially if you are taking it orally.. that way
you can be 100% sure.. after all that's what expiry dates are for. Best of
luck!

Andrea and baby Erin Elizabeth

http://www.erin-elizabeth.co.uk/


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Old November 21st 05, 09:59 PM posted to misc.kids.pregnancy
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Default Expired Evening Primrose Oil Capsules

hmm, they won't do you any harm, stuff like that just loses is efficacy over
time, so it's up to you really, how have they been stored? if they have been
in a sealed container in a dark place I'd probably use them, but if they'd
had sunlight at all I would probably get fresh ones.

Anne


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Old November 23rd 05, 01:34 AM posted to misc.kids.pregnancy
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"Bryna" wrote in message
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I'm planning on starting to take evening primrose oil at the end of
this week when I hit 36 weeks. I just noticed that my bottle from last
pregnancy expired in August. For those who know about such things --
does that mean they *really* expired, or that they'll expire six months
after that, or what? Should I spend the money on a new bottle?


Oils can go rancid, and the capsules sticky, so I'd probably get a new
bottle. Here you can pick them up cheap at health food stores for about
NZ$10 for 150 or so of the vege capsule EPO. I'm sure you'll find some
similarly priced where you are.


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Old November 23rd 05, 02:58 AM posted to misc.kids.pregnancy
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When in doubt, throw it out.

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..oO rach Oo.


"Bryna" wrote in message
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I'm planning on starting to take evening primrose oil at the end of
this week when I hit 36 weeks. I just noticed that my bottle from last
pregnancy expired in August. For those who know about such things --
does that mean they *really* expired, or that they'll expire six months
after that, or what? Should I spend the money on a new bottle?

Thanks!

Bryna



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Old November 23rd 05, 03:06 AM posted to misc.kids.pregnancy
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Thanks for the advice -- I'm going to buy a new bottle. After all, I
want it to work!

Bryna

 




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