$34.23 $0.57 per serving
Product analysis
Borage Oil supplies a mix of fatty acids, including GLA. Incomplete amounts and composition details make the full fatty-acid profile difficult to check.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality20
The fatty-acid forms are unspecified, so preparation quality cannot be compared confidently. Naming the types of fats does not resolve that uncertainty.
Ingredient Transparency42
Some amounts are missing, and the fat composition is only partly described. The unspecified forms further limit a complete comparison of the oil.
Value For Money42
GLA and oleic acid offer fair value for their amounts, while linoleic acid compares less favorably. Value for the other fat categories remains unclear.
Customer Satisfaction69
The available customer feedback is very positive. The smaller body of ratings offers a limited view of wider satisfaction.
Product Focus39
The formula contains several related fatty acids, but its goal-specific benefits remain unclear. None is confirmed to be unnecessary.
- Format
Softgel - Container
- 60 Softgel(s)
- Per serving
- $0.57
- Customer rating
- 4.5 · 173 ratings
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | |
Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | |
Saturated Fat | 0 Gram(s) | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 Gram(s) | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 Gram(s) | |
Linoleic Acid | 360 mg | |
Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 200 mg | |
Oleic Acid | 170 mg |
Gamma Linolenic Acid · 200 mg OverallScore80
A serving supplies 200 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), at a moderate cost per 100 mg. Borage oil is reported; the oil is pressed.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability84
Borage oil is reported. The oil is reported as pressed; an added antioxidant is not established.
Botanical Source & GLA Concentration
Borage oil is reported as a GLA source.
Extraction Method & Oxidative Stability
The oil is reported as pressed; an added antioxidant is not established.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86
The label states 200 mg of GLA per serving.
Active GLA Dosage Potency
Each serving contains 200 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.
Oleic Acid · 170 mg OverallScore64
Each serving provides 170 mg of oleic acid at a moderate estimated cost for the amount supplied. Borage oil is indicated along with a pressing method. No oil-stabilizing antioxidant or protective packaging is indicated in the available information.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60
Borage oil is indicated along with a pressing method. No oil-stabilizing antioxidant or protective packaging is indicated in the available information.
Source Oil Specificity and Extraction
Borage oil is indicated along with a pressing method.
Oxidation Stability Measures
No oil-stabilizing antioxidant or protective packaging is indicated in the available information.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency76
The label states 170 mg of oleic acid per serving.
Oleic Acid Milligram Potency
The serving provides 170 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.
Linoleic Acid · 360 mg OverallScore47
The serving provides 360 mg of linoleic acid at a high cost per gram. Oxidation protection is unclear. The available information does not indicate an antioxidant or preservative.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability50
Borage oil is described as pressed. No antioxidant or preservative is indicated in the available information, so protection from oxidation is unclear.
Extraction Method and Purity
Borage oil is described as pressed.
Antioxidant Stabilization
No antioxidant or preservative is indicated in the available information, so protection from oxidation is unclear.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency58
The label states 360 mg of linoleic acid per serving.
Linoleic Acid Potency
Each serving provides 360 mg of linoleic acid.
Active Marker Disclosure
The label lists linoleic acid separately at 360 mg per serving.
Value20
The cost per gram of linoleic acid is high.
Price per Gram of Linoleic Acid
The cost per gram of linoleic acid is high.
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