Evening Primrose Oil 500 mg®

Fats & Fatty Acids

Brand: NOW

Softgel CapsuleFat/Fatty AcidOff Market
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Net Contents

250 Softgel(s)

Serving Size

3 Softgel(s)

Servings Per Container

83

Supplement Form

Softgel Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 01752 9

Product Version

CODE 1752 V2

Label Analysis

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

3Active Ingredients

3 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

2% Daily Value Coverage

2 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

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Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Gluten

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: 3 Softgel(s) · 1–2 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories15 {Calories}
Calories from Fat15 {Calories}
Total Fat1.5 g2%
Saturated Fat0 g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat< 0.5 g
Evening Primrose Oil1.5 g
Gamma-Linolenic Acid135 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

GelatinGlycerinWater

Target Groups

Adult Female (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy FreeSugar Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll Other

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 3 softgels 1-2 times daily with meals.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

NOW(R) Evening Primrose Oil contains naturally occurring Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA).

Formula re: Type

WOMEN’S HEALTH

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

HEXANE FREE

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Contains no hexane, sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg or preservatives.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

GLA is an Omega-6 fatty acid found in Evening Primrose, Borage and Black Currant seed oils. Although the body can manufacture GLA from dietary linoleic acid, it can be more efficiently utilized for body functions when supplied directly by these dietary sources.

General Statements: All Other Content

Made in the U.S.A.

General Statements: All Other Content

ACTUAL SIZE

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 1752 V2

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW FOODS

BLOOMINGDALE, IL, 60108

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • Evening primrose oil

    J Kleijnen - Bmj, 1994 - bmj.com

    … In trials the daily dose has ranged from two to 16 capsules of 500 mg. One capsule contains about 320 mg linoleic acid, 40 mg (gamma) linolenic acid, and 10 IU of vitamin E. In the …

    199480 citations
  • Evening primrose oil is effective in atopic dermatitis: a randomized placebo-controlled trial

    S Senapati, S Banerjee, DN Gangopadhyay - Indian journal of …, 2008 - ijdvl.com

    … To the first group, evening primrose oil was supplied as 500-mg oval clear unmarked capsules, while placebo capsules identical in appearance and containing 300 mg of sunflower oil …

    2008123 citations
  • Evening Primrose

    MB Artz - Herbal Products: Toxicology and Clinical …, 2007 - Springer

    … China is now the major grower of evening primrose seed in … 500-mg capsule contains Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil … - and sex-matched healthy controls for statistical comparison. …

    20074 citations
  • NOW Evening Primrose Oil, 500mg, 100gels

    U Abbott - supervits.com

    … Foods was founded in 1968 under the belief that good health … work to offer health food and nutritional supplements of the … Today, NOW Foods is one of the top-selling brands in health …

  • Evening primrose oil: a comprehensive review of its bioactives, extraction, analysis, oil quality, therapeutic merits, and safety

    MA Farag, A Reda, M Nabil, DM Elimam, A Zayed - Food & function, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org

    … health advantages of primrose oil and possible drug-EPO … of EPO oil and vitamin D supplements significantly decreased … actions should now follow to maximize the EPO value and …

    202332 citations
  • Evening primrose oil and borage oil in rheumatologic conditions

    JJF Belch, A Hill - The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2000 - Elsevier

    … wk of supplementation with dihomo-γ-linolenic acid in 9 healthy … now know to be inappropriate when evaluating EFA therapy. Nevertheless, the dosage of 3 capsules Efamol/d (500-mg …

    2000291 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-11-21. DSLD Label ID: 15100. 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.