Evening Primrose Oil®
Fats & Fatty AcidsBrand: Swanson
Functions
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.
3 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
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
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | — |
| Total Fat | 1 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
Target Groups
Label Claims
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
Swanson Evening Primrose Oil Softgels
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Target4.8(54)$23.99
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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 …
2012Benefits 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 citationsPolyunsaturated 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 citationsMetabolic 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 citationsCaffeine 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 citationsA 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 …
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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.
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