Evening Primrose Oil®

Botanicals & Herbs

Brand: 21st Century

Softgel CapsuleBotanicalOff Market
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Net Contents

60 Softgel(s)

Serving Size

1–3 Softgel(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Softgel Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 40985 21828 0

Product Version

0506 0803

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

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Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Soy

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1–3 Softgel(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
Evening Primrose Oil(Gamma-Linolenic Acid, Oenothera biennis)500 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

GelatinGlycerinpurified Water

Target Groups

Adult Female (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one (1) to three (3) softgels daily with meals for maximum daily results, or as directed by your healthcare provider. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.

Storage

Storage

Store at room temperature.

Formulation

Formula re: Type

Maximum Strength Formula Containing 10% Gamma-Linolenic Acid for PMS Support*

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

No Added Sugar Added, Salt, Yeast, Preservatives or Artificial Flavors.

Formula re: Contains

This product may contain soy ingredients.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

21st Century's(R) Evening Primrose Oil contains the highest levels of GLA (10%). 21st Century's standardized herbal extracts are thoroughly tested to assure specific levels of the important active ingredients are present for maximum benefit.

General Statements: All Other Content

Unconditionally guaranteed for purity, freshness and label potency.

Seals/Symbols

MADE IN USA

General: Product/Version Code

0506 0803

General Statements: All Other Content

HERBAL EXTRACT

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

21ST Century(R)...for a healthier future.

General Statements: All Other Content

21st Century's Evening Primrose Oil is an excellent source of gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid. Fatty Acids play a major role in the maintenance of healthy skin, cell membrane structure, cardiovascular and nervous system support.* Evening Primrose Oil is used in Europe and Asia to aid the symptoms of PMS.

General Statements: All Other Content

Standardized

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

21st Century HealthCare, Inc.

2119 S. Wilson Street, Tempe, AZ, 85282, USA

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Research & Studies

  • The effect of Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose) oil on inflammatory diseases: a systematic review of clinical trials

    M Sharifi, N Nourani, S Sanaie… - … Medicine and Therapies, 2024 - Springer

    Background Evening primrose oil (EPO), extracted from the seeds of Oenothera biennis, has gained attention for its therapeutic effects in various inflammatory conditions. Method We …

    202430 citations
  • Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) Biological Activity Dependent on Chemical Composition

    M Timoszuk, K Bielawska, E Skrzydlewska - Antioxidants, 2018 - mdpi.com

    … Generally, evening primrose oil is obtained from Oenothera … The biological effect of evening primrose oil is a result of its … Evening primrose oil contains over 70% linoleic acid (LA) and …

    2018212 citations
  • Biological activities of evening primrose oil

    HE Tahir, GK Mahunu, AA Mariod, Z Xiaobo… - … seed oils, 2022 - Elsevier

    … In the last decades, many unconventional oils have attracted great attention due to higher biological compounds. Evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) is commonly utilized as …

    20225 citations
  • The Effect of Evening Primrose Oil on Menopausal Symptoms Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    M Larki, S Mohammadi, S Makvandi - Journal of Caring Sciences, 2025 - jcs.tbzmed.ac.ir

    … to the health risks, deciding to pursue herbal alternatives. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the effectiveness of evening primrose oil (EPO) in managing menopausal symptoms. …

    20251 citations
  • Evening primrose oil

    B Bayles, R Usatine - 2009 - digitalcommons.tamusa.edu

    … the oil also is used for several women’s health conditions, including breast pain (mastalgia), menopausal and premenstrual symptoms, cervical ripening, and labor induction or …

    2009168 citations
  • Studies on the cultivation and uses of evening primrose (Oenothera spp.) in China

    YC Deng, HM Hua, J Li, P Lapinskas - Economic Botany, 2001 - Springer

    … We believe that evening primrose oil and GLA have an important role to play in human nutrition, health care, and cosmetics, and especially in relation to a variety of common diseases, …

    200181 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-07-25. DSLD Label ID: 11234. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.