Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Barlean's4.7 (580 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 120 Softgel(s) · 60 servings
$38.89 $0.64 per serving
VitacostLowest$38.89iHerb$39.99Pure Formulas$39.99

Product analysis

48 out of 100

Evening Primrose Oil provides several fatty acids with their amounts and the relevant fat mixtures disclosed, making the fatty acid content easier to compare.

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Nutrient Quality20

Fatty acid preparation quality remains uncertain because the forms are not specified. The available information does not establish a quality advantage over other oils.

Ingredient Transparency70

The amounts and relevant fat mixtures are disclosed, making the fatty acid content easier to understand. Preparation forms are not specified, so the label is less informative about that aspect.

Value For Money54

The linoleic acid offers favorable value, while the GLA and oleic acid offer moderate value. Value for the broader fat categories cannot be established.

Customer Satisfaction78

Customer ratings are positive, with a moderate number of reviews behind them. That feedback supports general satisfaction without confirming health benefits.

Product Focus40

The supplement is centered on fatty acids supplied by evening primrose oil. A specific health benefit cannot be established from the available information.

Format
Softgel
Container
120 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.64
Customer rating
4.7 · 580 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2.5 Gram(s)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5 Gram(s)
Monounsaturated Fat
1 Gram(s)
Linoleic Acid
1846 mg 64
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
234 mg 66
Oleic Acid
130 mg 57
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Gamma Linolenic Acid · 234 mg OverallScore66
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
A serving supplies 234 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), at a moderate cost per 100 mg. Evening primrose oil is reported; the extraction method is unclear.
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Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability48

Evening primrose oil is reported. The extraction method and an added oil stabilizer are not established.
Botanical Source & GLA Concentration
Evening primrose oil is reported as a GLA source.
Extraction Method & Oxidative Stability
The extraction method and an added oil stabilizer are not established.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The label states 234 mg of GLA per serving.
Active GLA Dosage Potency
Each serving contains 234 mg of GLA.
GLA Yield Disclosure
The active GLA amount is listed separately.

Value60

The cost per 100 mg of GLA is moderate.
Price per 100mg Active GLA
The cost per 100 mg of GLA is moderate.
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Linoleic Acid · 1846 mg OverallScore64
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The serving provides 1846 mg of linoleic acid at a moderate cost per gram. Its extraction method is unclear. The available information does not indicate an antioxidant or preservative.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability20

Evening primrose oil is named, but the extraction method is unclear. No antioxidant or preservative is indicated in the available information, so protection from oxidation is unclear.
Extraction Method and Purity
Evening primrose oil is named, but the extraction method is unclear.
Antioxidant Stabilization
No antioxidant or preservative is indicated in the available information, so protection from oxidation is unclear.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label states 1846 mg of linoleic acid per serving.
Linoleic Acid Potency
Each serving provides 1846 mg of linoleic acid.
Active Marker Disclosure
The label lists linoleic acid separately at 1846 mg per serving.

Value80

The cost per gram of linoleic acid is moderate.
Price per Gram of Linoleic Acid
The cost per gram of linoleic acid is moderate.
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Oleic Acid · 130 mg OverallScore57
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
Each serving provides 130 mg of oleic acid at a moderate estimated cost for the amount supplied. Evening primrose oil is indicated, but its extraction method is unclear. No oil-stabilizing antioxidant or protective packaging is indicated in the available information.
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Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability42

Evening primrose oil is indicated, but its extraction method is unclear. No oil-stabilizing antioxidant or protective packaging is indicated in the available information.
Source Oil Specificity and Extraction
Evening primrose oil is indicated, but its extraction method is unclear.
Oxidation Stability Measures
No oil-stabilizing antioxidant or protective packaging is indicated in the available information.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency76

The label states 130 mg of oleic acid per serving.
Oleic Acid Milligram Potency
The serving provides 130 mg of oleic acid.
Label Transparency and Specificity
The oleic acid amount is individually stated.

Value50

The estimated cost per 100 mg of oleic acid is moderate; it assigns the full serving price to oleic acid.
Price per 100mg of Oleic Acid
The estimated cost per 100 mg of oleic acid is moderate; it assigns the full serving price to oleic acid.
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92 Performance

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85 Performance

Total Omega 3-6-9 Lemonade Flavor

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A liquid omega blend keeps gamma-linolenic acid reasonably close while adding EPA, DHA, and a larger oleic acid amount. Linoleic acid is lower than in the original, but the fatty-acid profile is more complete.
86 Performance

Omega 3-6-9 Complete Natural Lemon Flavored!

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84 Budget

Borage Oil

Barlean's
A lower-cost borage formula keeps gamma-linolenic acid near the original and increases oleic acid. Linoleic acid falls sharply, so it is more focused on gamma-linolenic support than broad omega-6 intake.
85 Budget

Omega 3-6-9

Source Naturals
A less costly multi-oil option adds EPA, DHA, and alpha-linolenic acid while retaining the three target fatty acids. Gamma-linolenic and linoleic amounts are lower, but oleic acid and overall breadth improve.
74 Budget

Triple Omega Complex 3-6-9

21st Century
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90 Value

Hemp Oil

Manitoba Harvest
Hemp oil provides much larger gamma-linolenic and linoleic acid amounts at a favorable serving cost. The lack of a separate oleic acid amount is the main comparison gap.
69 Value

PS-IQ Memory

Natural Factors PS Factor
A lower-cost phospholipid formula adds DHA, EPA, phosphatidylserine, and vitamin E while retaining some evening primrose oil. Its gamma-linolenic and linoleic amounts are far lower, so the value is tied to broader cognitive fats rather than equivalent omega-6 support.
75 Value

Triple Omega Complex 3-6-9

21st Century
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