Black Currant Oil 500 mg
by NOW · Softgel Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Black Currant Oil 500 mg by NOW: Calories 5.0 Calorie(s), Total Fat 0.50 Gram(s), Black Currant Oil 500 mg….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5.0 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| Total Fat | 0.50 Gram(s) | 1% | — |
| Black Currant Oil | 500 mg | — | — |
| └ Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 70 mg | — | — |
| └ Alpha-Linolenic Acid | 52 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) · Kosher · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 1 softgel 3 times daily with food.
Formula re: Contains: Black Currant Oil is extracted from Black Currant Seeds to produce a valuable nutritional oil with 14% GLA.
All Other Content: The Omega-3, Alpha Linolenic Acid and the Omega-6, Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), are both considered essential fatty acids. Although the body can manufacture GLA from other dietary Omega-6 fatty acids, GLA can be more efficiently utilized for body functions when supplied directly through dietary sources.
Precautions re: All Other: Caution: For adults only.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Precautions re: Children: Keep out of reach of children.
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).