Black Currant Seed Oil
Standard Process Black Currant Seed Oil is a fatty acid supplement containing 320 mg of Black Currant seed Oil and 47 mg of Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) per 1 Perle serving. This product features a total of 3 ingredients with 100% label transparency. While Black Currant Seed Oil is a source of GLA, the 47 mg dosage of Gamma-linolenic acid is considered underdosed compared to amounts often studied for potential benefits. The product received an N+ Score of 30, earning an 'F' grade, indicating a poor formulation in terms of ingredient adequacy and completeness. This supplement may be suitable for those desiring a very low dose of Black Currant Seed Oil, but it does not provide clinically studied amounts of its active components.
About This Product
Black Currant Seed Oil by Standard Process is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 3 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 30/100 (Grade F).
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (3 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 47.000 mg | Under |
| Black Currant seed oil | 320.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.