Evening Primrose Oil 500 mg®

Fats & Fatty Acids

Brand: The Vitamin Shoppe

Softgel CapsuleFat/Fatty AcidOff Market
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Net Contents

120 Softgel(s)

Serving Size

1 Softgel(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Softgel Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 66536 02954 9

Product Version

Item No. VS-2954 1967082 EO 6

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.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

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

Allergen Guide

Free From

  • Milk
  • 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: 1 Softgel(s) · 1–3 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories5 {Calories}
Calories from Fat5 {Calories}
Total Fat0.5 Gram(s)1%
Evening Primrose Oil500 mg
Gamma-Linolenic Acid38 mg
Linoleic Acid272 mg
Oleic Acid19 mg

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

Other Ingredients

GelatinGlycerinpurified Water

Target Groups

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

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) softgel up to three (3) times daily, preferably with meals.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

WARNING: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.

Precautions re: Children

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Precautions re: All Other

TAMPER EVIDENT Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Storage

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

Formulation

Formula re: Type

women’s health

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Does not contain: Yeast, Corn, Wheat, Gluten, Sugar, Salt, Soy, Dairy, Citrus, Fish, Preservatives, Artificial Colors or Flavors.

Formula re: Contains

natural source of GLA

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

gluten free dairy free soy free nut free

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

dietary supplement

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.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

specialty

General Statements: All Other Content

Naturally occurring, amounts may vary.

General Statements: All Other Content

Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.

General: Product/Version Code

Item No. VS-2954 1967082 EO 6

General Statements: All Other Content

{softgel} actual size

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.

Secaucus, NJ, 07094

1-800-223-1216

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • The Smart Woman's Guide to PMS and Pain-Free Periods

    L Woolven - 2010 - books.google.com

    … Good fats include oils like evening primrose oil, flaxseed oil, borage oil … evening primrose oil (omega 6), is largely negative, the research on treating women with PMS with omega 3 oils, …

    201011 citations
  • Evening Primrose Oil for Menopause Weight Gain

    W Maish - superpower.com

    … You've seen evening primrose oil recommended for menopause symptoms, from hot flashes to weight gain. It's sold in every health food store and promoted across wellness blogs. But …

  • 500 Most Important Health Tips: An A–Z of alternative health hints to help over 250 conditions

    H Courteney - 2011 - books.google.com

    … If we have mentioned no company, shop or brand name, then the listed supplements should … , take 2 grams of evening primrose oil, 1 gram of vitamin C, a B-complex, plus 500mg of milk …

    20112 citations
  • Integrative care of the mother-infant dyad

    J Mallory - Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, 2010 - primarycare.theclinics.com

    … A few other products one may find in a health food store … Evening primrose oil is used widely during the last month of … done indicating the safety of evening primrose oil, three of which …

    20106 citations
  • Clinician's pocket drug reference

    LG Gomella, SA Haist, AG Adams - 2004 - repo.upertis.ac.id

    … Except as permitted under the Copyright Act of 1976 and the right to store and retrieve one copy of the work, you may not decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, reproduce, modify, …

    2004168 citations
  • European Society of Endocrinology clinical practice guideline for evaluation and management of menopause and the perimenopause

    MA Lumsden, OM Dekkers, SS Faubion… - European Journal of …, 2025 - academic.oup.com

    … The menopause is characterised by the eventual depletion of the oocyte store and cessation of menstruation. Menstrual cycle irregularity often occurs before periods stop completely. …

    202528 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2014-08-26. DSLD Label ID: 36105. 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.