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EPO Evening Primrose Oil 500

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 25% of ingredients have research evidence
B Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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Evening primrose oil provides gamma-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, which are studied for their roles in supporting skin barrier function and inflammatory responses. Evidence for these specific benefits is generally limited to moderate. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant to protect the omega fatty acids from oxidation.

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Label Data

2 Softgel(s)
Serving Size
Other Combinations
Product Type
25%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Total Omega Fatty Acids
1000 mg
Linoleic Acid
730 mg
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
90 mg
26 IU (43% DV)
1.2× RDA — within safe limits 179 studies (A:3, B:90)

Other Ingredients

Gelatin
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Use: 2 to 5 softgels daily as a dietary supplement.

Additional Information

Evening Primrose Oil is a rich source of gamma-linoleic acid and linoleic acid - two omega-6 fatty acids from which the body makes prostaglandins, which regulate such processes as bronchial constriction, male sexual function, nerve and kidney function, blood pressure, immunity, blood sugar levels, stomach acid, mucus production in the stomach lining, and uterine stimulation. Epo is typically used to reduce cyclic breast pain and rheumatoid arthritis inflammations, to normalize cholesterol levels, and to decrease atherosclerotic plaques.

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Product Details

UPC / SKU6 39793 90102 9
DSLD Entry Date2012-07-25
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormSoftgel Capsule
DSLD ID11879
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

253
Research Sources
55
Avg Quality
128
Meta Analysis
52
Systematic Review
41
Rct
24
Clinical Trial
3
Regulatory Source
1
Narrative Review
1
Other
1
Guideline
1
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Guideline JAMA 2022 PubMed DOI
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