Fat/Fatty Acid

Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg

by Viva Vitamins · Softgel Capsule

Supplement facts from the label of Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg by Viva Vitamins: Calories 12 {Calories}, Total Fat 1.3 g, Evening Primrose Oil 1,300 mg, Gamma-Linolenic Acid 117 mg….

Serving size1–3 Softgel(s)
Servings per container120
Most servings a day on the label1
TypeFat/Fatty Acid
Barcode812720010104
Label recordDSLD 2367 · entered 2011-11-25

Supplement Facts

IngredientPer serving% DVUpper limit (adults)
Calories12 {Calories}——
└ Calories from Fat12 {Calories}——
Total Fat1.3 g2%—
Evening Primrose Oil1,300 mg——
Gamma-Linolenic Acid117 mg——
└ Linoleic Acid925 mg——
└ Oleic Acid70 mg——
└ Palmitic Acid78 mg——

Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.

On the label

For: Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one to three softgels daily.

Precautions re: Children: KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

FDA Disclaimer Statement: † These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Storage: Do not refrigerate.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

All Other Content: Evening primrose oil is a rich source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA). GLA helps support healthy skin and joints, and may help reduce premenstrual symptoms.†

This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.

Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).