Fat/Fatty Acid

Evening Primrose Oil 500 mg

by Source Naturals · Softgel Capsule

Supplement facts from the label of Evening Primrose Oil 500 mg by Source Naturals: Calories 15 Calorie(s), Total Fat 1.5 Gram(s), Evening Primrose Oil 1.5 Gram(s)….

Label of Evening Primrose Oil 500 mg, Source Naturals
Label image: NIH DSLD · full label (PDF)
Serving size3–6 Softgel(s)
Servings per container30
Most servings a day on the label1
TypeFat/Fatty Acid
Barcode021078002291
Label recordDSLD 295725 · entered 2023-08-23

Supplement Facts

IngredientPer serving% DVUpper limit (adults)
Calories15 Calorie(s)——
└ Calories from Fat15 Calorie(s)——
Total Fat1.5 Gram(s)2%—
Evening Primrose Oil1.5 Gram(s)——
└ Linoleic Acid1.1 Gram(s)——
└ Gamma-Linolenic Acid150 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) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free · Sugar Free

Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function

Formulation re: Other: Cold Pressed

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain: Hexane-Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Use: 3 to 6 softgels daily.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Formula re: Contains: (GLA Yield: 50 mg) Gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA, and linoleic acid are essential, polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are used by most cells in the body to produce soothing prostaglandins (intracellular hormone-like messengers), which help maintain the balance of many functions in the body.

Precautions re: All Other: Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

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).