For skin health, hormonal balance, and inflammation support, the key nutrient you're getting from **Evening Primrose Oil** is GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). Each softgel delivers 117mg of GLA from 1,300mg of evening primrose oil. Clinical studies typically used 240–320mg of GLA daily, so you'd need 2–3 softgels per day to reach that range — which aligns with the label's suggestion of up to three daily.
At the full three-softgel dose, you're getting about 351mg of GLA, putting you right at the upper end of what research has studied. That's the dose where you're most likely to see results for your skin or hormonal goals.
One thing to keep in mind: the directions say "up to three times daily," but a single softgel only delivers about half the minimum clinical GLA dose. If you take just one, you're getting less than what studies showed was effective.
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What it does
Evening Primrose Oil (GLA)
Form not confirmedGrade —
Label lists Evening Primrose Seed Oil (1300 mg). Benefit information is limited.
Ingredients (2)
Nutrition
Calories, macros & sodium.
- Calories15
- Total Fat1.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Other ingredients
GelatinCapsule
Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells
Purified WaterSolvent
Water meeting USP specifications used as solvent/vehicle in gummies and liquids
GlycerinHumectant
Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids
Lab testing
How to take it
With or without food
On the label
Take one softgel up to three times daily, preferably with meals.
Price check
$15.59
Near the median of 34 evening primrose oil (GLA) supplements
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. studied ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.
Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.