Fat/Fatty Acid

Evening Primrose Oil 500 mg

by NOW · Softgel Capsule

Supplement facts from the label of Evening Primrose Oil 500 mg by NOW: Calories 15 Calorie(s), Total Fat 1.5 Gram(s), Evening Primrose Seed Oil, Cold-Pressed 1.5 Gram(s)….

Label of Evening Primrose Oil 500 mg, NOW
Label image: NIH DSLD · full label (PDF)
Serving size3 Softgel(s)
Servings per container83
Most servings a day on the label1
TypeFat/Fatty Acid
Barcode733739017529
Label recordDSLD 314307 · entered 2024-07-25

Supplement Facts

IngredientPer serving% DVUpper limit (adults)
Calories15 Calorie(s)——
Total Fat1.5 Gram(s)2%—
└ Polyunsaturated Fat1.0 Gram(s)——
└ Monounsaturated Fat0.50 Gram(s)——
Evening Primrose Seed Oil, Cold-Pressed (Oenothera biennis Seed Oil, Cold-Pressed)1.5 Gram(s)——
└ Gamma-Linolenic Acid135 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: Kosher · Adult Female (18 - 50 Years) · Halal · Gluten Free · Dairy Free

Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 3 softgels daily with food.

Formula re: Contains: NOW Evening Primrose Oil has naturally occurring Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), an Omega-6 fatty acid also found in Borage and Black Currant Seed Oils. Although the body can synthesize GLA from other dietary fats, it can be more efficiently utilized for bodily functions when consumed in its preformed state. By supporting the body’s healthy immune system responses, GLA may help to maintain normal skin

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.

Precautions re: Children: Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Formulation re: Other: Natural color variation may occur in this product.

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).