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Evening Primrose Oil

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 50% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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Evening primrose oil provides gamma-linolenic acid, which has limited evidence for managing inflammatory conditions. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant to protect cells from oxidative stress. Research support for these ingredients in this specific combination is generally considered limited.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for Evening Primrose Oil
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Details

Label Data

1 Softgel(s)
Serving Size
90
Servings
Fat/Fatty Acid
Product Type
50%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

10 mg (67% DV)
Within RDA (0.7× RDA) 179 studies (A:3, B:90)
Evening Primrose seed Oil
500 mg

Other Ingredients

Gelatin Glycerin Water
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Recommended Use: Take 1 softgel daily with a meal.

Warnings & Precautions

Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged.

Formulation Notes

Each softgel provides gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid which are essential fatty acids. This GLA/linoleic acid combination is exclusive to even primrose oil. The antioxidant properties of vitamin E in this formula protect the evening primrose oil from oxidative damage.

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Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 99904 01787 0
DSLD Entry Date2021-09-24
Product TypeFat/Fatty Acid
FormSoftgel Capsule
BrandNature's Sunshine
DSLD ID255245
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
Openfda Safety
A Vitamin E supplementation in pregnancy
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin E for Alzheimer's dementia and mild cognitive impairment
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin E for Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2008 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin E for Alzheimer's dementia and mild cognitive impairment
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2012 PubMed DOI
A Exercise for intermittent claudication
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
A Effects of vitamin E supplementation on the risk and progression of AD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Nutritional neuroscience 2021 PubMed DOI
A Effect of vitamin E supplementation in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis European journal of clinical nutrition 2023 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin E and the risk of prostate cancer: the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT)
Rct JAMA 2011 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin E for Alzheimer's dementia and mild cognitive impairment
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
B Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.
Guideline JAMA 2022 PubMed DOI
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