Evening Primrose Oil®

Fats & Fatty Acids

Brand: Swanson

Softgel CapsuleFat/Fatty AcidOn Market
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Net Contents

250 Softgel(s)

Serving Size

2 Softgel(s)

Servings Per Container

125

Supplement Form

Softgel Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 87614 17009 1

Product Version

SWE009 Rev 1 08 08 18

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.

1% Daily Value Coverage

1 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Softgel(s) · 2–3 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat1 Gram(s)1%
Evening Primrose Oil(Gamma-Linolenic Acid)1 Gram(s)

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

Other Ingredients

GelatinGlycerinpurified Water

Target Groups

MenopauseSeniors/Mature (>50 Years) - Women ONLY

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two softgels two to three times per day with food and water.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Warning: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

High-concentration source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA)

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Solvent free.

Formula re: Type

Menopause support

Formula re: Contains

80 mg of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Promotes hormone balance

General Statements: All Other Content

Supports joint mobility and comfort Science-Backed Quality Since 1969

General Statements: All Other Content

Made in Canada

General: Product/Version Code

SWE009 Rev 1 08 08 18

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Swanson Health Products

Fargo, ND, 58104, USA

1-800-437-4148

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • Gamma Linolenic Acid and Atopic Dermatitis

    I Onakpoya - LINOLEIC ACIDS, 2012 - researchgate.net

    … It is commonly available as evening primrose oil (EPO), Borage oil (BO), and black currant … with black currant seed oil on the immune response of healthy elderly subjects. Am J Clin Nutr …

    2012
  • Benefits and harms of phytoestrogen consumption in breast cancer survivors

    S Alipour, S Jafari-Adli, A Eskandari - Asian Pacific Journal of …, 2015 - researchgate.net

    Worldwide, breast cancer is the most common malignant neoplasm and the second most common cause of cancer death in women. This malignancy is recognized to be estrogen-…

    201526 citations
  • Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents

    D Gillies, JKH Sinn, SS Lad, MJ Leach… - status and date: Edited …, 2012 - academia.edu

    … given as 4 capsules twice daily for 1 month Omega-6 PUFA Efamol® capsules: contained 500 mg evening primrose oil which … : a 10 or 15 mg time-released capsule Placebo: paraffin oil …

    20121 citations
  • Metabolic correction for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A biochemical-physiological therapeutic approach

    NA Mikirova, AM Rogers, PR Taylor… - … Foods in Health and …, 2013 - ffhdj.com

    Objective: This investigation was undertaken to determine the reference values of specific biochemical markers that have been have been associated with behavior typical of ADHD in a …

    20139 citations
  • Caffeine and breast pain: revisiting the connection

    C Chase, J Wells, S Eley - Nursing for Women's Health, 2011 - Wiley Online Library

    … Options discussed for benign mastalgia include reassurance, the use of gamma-linolenic acid (the active ingredient of evening primrose oil) and use of oral and topical NSAIDs. The …

    201118 citations
  • A to Z of Health: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review of Multivitamin-Multimineral and Nutraceutical Supplementation

    V Nawathe, S Verma, A Pal, D Pawar, A Sharma… - Cureus, 2026 - cureus.com

    … The review covers the safety and toxicity aspects of MVM supplements; however, limited … , MVM supplements, along with nutraceuticals, may play a valuable role in targeted health …

    2026

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2019-09-24. DSLD Label ID: 203392. 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.