Evening Primrose Oil
Barlean's Evening Primrose Oil provides 25 calories per serving, featuring linoleic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, and oleic acid. Each serving delivers 2.5 grams of total fat. This product has an N+ Score of 49.
About This Product
Evening Primrose Oil by Barlean's is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 5 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 49/100 (Grade F).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Gamma-Linolenic Acid.
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
- +1 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (5 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25.000 {Calories} | N/A |
| Total Fat | 2.500 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Oleic Acid | 130.000 mg | N/A |
| Linoleic Acid | 1846.000 mg | N/A |
| Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 234.000 mg | Adequate |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.