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Evening Primrose Oil

Barlean's
4.7
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(580 ratings)
Gamma Linolenic Acid 234 mg
Linoleic Acid 1846 mg
Oleic Acid 130 mg
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Score77
A well-quantified evening primrose oil with broad fatty-acid coverage. Moderate GLA concentration and limited quality details are the main trade-offs.
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Quantity:120 Softgel(s) • (60 servings)
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Score 77

A well-quantified evening primrose oil with broad fatty-acid coverage. Moderate GLA concentration and limited quality details are the main trade-offs.
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60 servings Oleic Acid 130 mg, Gamma Linolenic Acid 234 mg +1 more • 60 Softgel(s) • 30 servings $20.89 ($0.69 per serving)
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$ 39.99
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Analysis

Each serving supplies 234 mg GLA, 1,846 mg linoleic acid, and 130 mg oleic acid. The formula provides a broad evening primrose profile, with linoleic acid as the largest contribution.

Exact fatty-acid amounts are a transparency strength. The extraction method and oxidation protection are not stated, leaving uncertainty about processing and freshness.

Two softgels are required for each of 60 servings. It offers a longer supply than the smaller matching bottle but remains less concentrated for GLA than borage options.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking evening primrose oil
  • Users wanting high linoleic acid with GLA
  • People comfortable with two softgels
Best for
  • Broad evening primrose fatty acids
  • Longer-term 60-serving use
  • Moderate GLA intake

Pros

  • 234 mg GLA
  • High 1,846 mg linoleic acid
  • All key fatty acids are disclosed

Cons

  • Two softgels per serving
  • No extraction method stated
  • No antioxidant stabilizer listed

Nutrient quality

86 Highest impact

Evening primrose oil provides useful GLA and a large, clearly measured linoleic acid serving. The label omits extraction and antioxidant protection, leaving processing quality and freshness uncertain.

Ingredient transparency

80 Highest impact

Listed active ingredients have specific amounts and no proprietary blend hides their doses. Complete intake directions and a full non-active ingredient list are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating is favorable and rests on a moderate sample. No specific feedback is provided, so repeated complaints and real-world fit with the intended purpose cannot be assessed.

Value for money

69 High impact

The effective serving offers fair value relative to formula and dose quality. A focused ingredient list supports efficient spending.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
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
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
234 mg
Oleic Acid
130 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Gamma Linolenic Acid · 234 mg OverallScore66
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

Evening primrose oil provides a clearly measured GLA amount just below the highest daily-dose tier. Its lower natural GLA concentration and missing extraction details limit ingredient-quality confidence. Cost efficiency remains moderate for the active amount supplied.

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Linoleic Acid · 1846 mg OverallScore64
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The clearly disclosed linoleic acid amount provides a concentrated dose for targeted use. Evening primrose oil supplies a named botanical source, but the label does not state an extraction method or antioxidant protection. The substantial active amount across the container supports favorable cost efficiency despite those quality-disclosure gaps.

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Oleic Acid · 130 mg OverallScore57
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

Evening primrose oil provides a clearly identified source and an exact moderate oleic acid amount. The label gives no extraction method or antioxidant protection, leaving processing quality and oxidation stability uncertain. Its cost per oleic acid amount falls near the upper edge of the expected value range.

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92 Performance

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Organic hemp oil delivers far more linoleic acid and nearly twice the gamma-linolenic acid. It also provides 2 g alpha-linolenic acid, though a specific oleic acid amount is unavailable.
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84 Budget

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74 Budget

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75 Value

Triple Omega Complex 3-6-9

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