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Evening Primrose Max Strength
Nature's Way
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(1895 ratings)
Omega-9 70 mg
Score 45.0
An Evening Primrose Oil supplement primarily for skin and hormonal balance, providing a minimal contribution to Omega-9 and limited direct benefits for heart health compared to comprehensive Omega blends.
Quantity: 120 Softgel(s)Servings size: 1 Softgel(s) (120 servings)
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leaderboard Score 45.0
An Evening Primrose Oil supplement primarily for skin and hormonal balance, providing a minimal contribution to Omega-9 and limited direct benefits for heart health compared to comprehensive Omega blends.
Nature's Way Evening Primrose Max Strength is a standard Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) supplement, identical in formulation to product ID 213707 but offered in a larger quantity. It is primarily valued for its Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) content, an Omega-6 fatty acid known for supporting skin health (e.g., eczema, acne), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and menopausal symptom relief due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Despite containing some Omega-9 fatty acids, the listed 70mg is a minimal amount, making it an insignificant source for comprehensive Omega-9 or broad-spectrum fatty acid support specifically for heart health. Nutritionists typically recommend EPO for targeted conditions rather than as a primary cardiovascular supplement. Online reviews for this specific product (and its smaller counterpart) consistently praise its effectiveness for its traditional uses.
- Good source of Evening Primrose Oil (1.3g) and its beneficial GLA content.
- Larger quantity offers better value per serving compared to the 60-count option.
- Not primarily intended or effective as a direct heart health supplement compared to Omega-3s or comprehensive fatty acid blends.
- The Omega-9 fatty acid content is very low (70mg) and not a significant contributor to this category.
- Benefits are more specific to skin and hormonal balance rather than broad general health for all users.
$21.00($0.17 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calorie(s) |
| Total Fat | 1.5 Gram(s) |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Evening Primrose Oil | 1.3 Gram(s) |
| Omega-9 Fatty Acids | 70 mg |
Categories
Omega-9 35.0
With only 70mg of Omega-9 fatty acids, this product provides a negligible amount for the 'Omega-9' collection when evaluated against alternative products that offer hundreds of milligrams of Omega-9 for specific dietary supplementation.
Goals
General Health 55.0
While EPO can contribute to general well-being for specific conditions like skin inflammation or hormonal imbalances, its overall impact on general health for a broad audience is not as comprehensive as a multi-nutrient supplement or a balanced essential fatty acid blend.
Heart Health 30.0
The direct evidence for significant heart health benefits from Evening Primrose Oil is limited, especially when compared to Omega-3 fatty acids. The minimal Omega-9 content also means it does not contribute substantially to cardiovascular support in this category.
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