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Omega Woman with Evening Primrose Oil

Nordic Naturals
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Omega-3 500 mg
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Score71
A complementary omega-3 and primrose-oil blend has sensible skin relevance. Undisclosed EPA, DHA, and GLA amounts make potency and value hard to confirm.
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Quantity:120 Softgel(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Skin Health

Score 71

A complementary omega-3 and primrose-oil blend has sensible skin relevance. Undisclosed EPA, DHA, and GLA amounts make potency and value hard to confirm.
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$31.41($0.52 per serving)
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$ 31.41
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$ 31.41
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Analysis

Two softgels combine 500 mg total omega-3 with 800 mg evening primrose oil. The pairing addresses marine fatty acids and an omega-6 source relevant to skin-barrier support.

Neither EPA and DHA nor the gamma-linolenic acid yield from primrose oil is disclosed. Oil forms, oxidation protection, purity testing, and full non-active ingredients are also missing.

The formula is focused and easy to understand, but the effective fatty-acid dose remains uncertain. It fits users who specifically want both oils and accept moderate active transparency.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a mixed fatty-acid skin formula
  • People interested in evening primrose oil
  • Users comfortable with two softgels daily
Best for
  • Skin-barrier lipid support
  • Complementary omega-3 and omega-6 intake
  • A focused two-oil routine

Pros

  • Combines omega-3 with evening primrose oil
  • Clear total oil amounts
  • Focused formula without unrelated actives

Cons

  • EPA and DHA amounts are not stated
  • Gamma-linolenic acid yield is unknown
  • Oil form and purity details are missing

Warnings

  • Evening primrose oil may increase bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.
  • People with seizure disorders or using seizure-threshold-lowering medicines should seek clinical guidance before using evening primrose oil.
  • Fish oil and primrose oil may cause digestive upset or loose stool.

Nutrient quality

74 High impact

The omega-3 amount is modest, while evening primrose oil adds meaningful but incompletely characterized fatty acids. Form and profile uncertainty further limit practical value.

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Ingredient transparency

66 High impact

The total omega-3 amount is clear and no blend conceals it. Missing EPA and DHA amounts, molecular form, source, purity, and excipient details limit evaluation.

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Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction signal is favorable and supported by meaningful response volume. Specific experience details are absent, so complaint patterns and purpose fit cannot be confirmed.

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Value for money

74 High impact

The disclosed formula provides moderate value. Missing fatty-acid and quality details prevent a stronger comparison.

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Goals

Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitD Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 500 mg

Omega-3 fats and evening primrose oil create a skin-relevant lipid blend that may support barrier function, moisture retention, and inflammatory balance. The combination reaches more than one related lipid pathway, but the active fatty-acid profile is incompletely disclosed.

Total omega-3 is modest, and neither EPA and DHA nor the gamma-linolenic acid yield from evening primrose oil is stated. Unknown molecular form, source quality, oxidation protection, and purity testing further limit confidence in effective delivery.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1.5 Gram(s)
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
500 mg
Evening Primrose Oil
800 mg
Gluten Free Dairy Free Women 18–50
Report overview
Omega-3 · 500 mg OverallScore30
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The blend supplies a modest total omega-3 amount with evening primrose oil. Its molecular form and EPA-to-DHA profile are not disclosed, and the label data show no independent purity evidence. Cost efficiency is moderate when judged by total omega content.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. The Effects of α-Linolenic Acid Intake on Skin and Blood Vessel Health and Subjective Fatigue in Middle-Aged Japanese Females: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Comparative Trial.
    Ando N; Nosaka N; Arai C; Kato K · The Journal of nutrition · 2025
    Randomized trial120 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  2. Dietary supplementation with very long-chain n-3 fatty acids in patients with atopic dermatitis. A double-blind, multicentre study.
    Søyland E; Funk J; Rajka G; Sandberg M; Thune P; Rustad L; Helland S; Middelfart K; Odu S; Falk ES · The British journal of dermatology · 1994
    Randomized trial145 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  3. Prenatal Omega-3 Supplementation and Eczema Risk among Offspring at Age 36 Months.
    Berman D; Clinton C; Limb R; Somers EC; Romero V; Mozurkewich E · Insights in allergy, asthma & bronchitis · 2020
    Randomized trial84 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  4. Omega-3 fatty acid supplement skin cancer prophylaxis in lung transplant recipients: A randomized, controlled pilot trial.
    Miura K; Vail A; Chambers D; Hopkins PM; Ferguson L; Grant M; Rhodes LE; Green AC · The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation · 2019
    Randomized trial49 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  5. Randomized controlled trial of oral omega-3 PUFA in solar-simulated radiation-induced suppression of human cutaneous immune responses.
    Pilkington SM; Massey KA; Bennett SP; Al-Aasswad NM; Roshdy K; Gibbs NK; Friedmann PS; Nicolaou A; Rhodes LE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2013
    Randomized trial79 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  6. Clinical and metabolic response to flaxseed oil omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Soleimani Z; Hashemdokht F; Bahmani F; Taghizadeh M; Memarzadeh MR; Asemi Z · Journal of diabetes and its complications · 2018
    Randomized trial60 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  7. Dietetic intervention in psoriatic arthritis: the DIETA trial.
    Leite BF; Morimoto MA; Gomes CMF; Klemz BNC; Genaro PS; Shivappa N; Hébert JR; Damasceno NRT; Pinheiro MM · Advances in rheumatology (London, England) · 2022
    Randomized trial97 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  8. Treatment of hard-to-heal wounds in ischaemic lower extremities with a novel fish skin-derived matrix.
    Lee YJ; Han HJ; Shim HS · Journal of wound care · 2024
    Randomized trial50 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  9. Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on UVR-related cancer risk in humans. An assessment of early genotoxic markers.
    Rhodes LE; Shahbakhti H; Azurdia RM; Moison RM; Steenwinkel MJ; Homburg MI; Dean MP; McArdle F; Beijersbergen van Henegouwen GM; Epe B; Vink AA · Carcinogenesis · 2003
    Randomized trial42 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  10. Allergic disease in infants up to 2 years of age in relation to plasma omega-3 fatty acids and maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation.
    Furuhjelm C; Warstedt K; Fagerås M; Fälth-Magnusson K; Larsson J; Fredriksson M; Duchén K · Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · 2011
    Randomized trial145 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3