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Evening Primrose Oil

Barlean's
4.7
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(574 ratings)
Gamma Linolenic Acid 234 mg
Linoleic Acid 1846 mg
Oleic Acid 130 mg
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Score77
A transparent evening primrose oil with useful GLA and high linoleic acid. Limited processing and stability details weaken quality confidence.
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Quantity:60 Softgel(s) • (30 servings)
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Score 77

A transparent evening primrose oil with useful GLA and high linoleic acid. Limited processing and stability details weaken quality confidence.
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120 servings Gamma Linolenic Acid 234 mg, Linoleic Acid 1846 mg +1 more • 120 Softgel(s) • 60 servings $38.89 ($0.64 per serving)
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Analysis

Each serving provides 234 mg of GLA, 1,846 mg of linoleic acid, and 130 mg of oleic acid. The profile is best suited to users wanting broad evening primrose fatty acids rather than maximum GLA concentration.

All three fatty-acid amounts are clearly stated, which is a meaningful transparency strength. The extraction method and any antioxidant protection are not provided for the oxidation-sensitive oil.

Two softgels are needed per serving and the bottle lasts for 30 uses. Value is moderate, especially compared with more concentrated borage-based GLA products.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking evening primrose oil
  • Users wanting GLA plus linoleic acid
  • People comfortable with two softgels
Best for
  • Broad fatty-acid intake
  • Moderate GLA supplementation
  • Evening primrose preference

Pros

  • 234 mg GLA
  • High disclosed linoleic acid
  • All key fatty acids are quantified

Cons

  • Only 30 servings
  • No extraction method stated
  • No antioxidant protection listed

Nutrient quality

86 Highest impact

Evening primrose oil provides useful GLA and a large, clearly measured linoleic acid serving. The label gives no extraction method or antioxidant protection, leaving oil quality and freshness uncertain.

Ingredient transparency

80 Highest impact

Listed active ingredients have specific amounts and no proprietary blend hides their doses. Complete intake directions and a full non-active ingredient list are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

70 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating is strong and rests on a moderate sample. No specific feedback is provided, so repeated complaints and real-world fit with the intended purpose cannot be assessed.

Value for money

68 High impact

The effective serving offers fair value relative to formula and dose quality. A focused ingredient list supports efficient spending.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2.5 Gram(s)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5 Gram(s)
Monounsaturated Fat
1 Gram(s)
Linoleic Acid
1846 mg
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
234 mg
Oleic Acid
130 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Gamma Linolenic Acid · 234 mg OverallScore66
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

Evening primrose is a lower-density GLA source than borage, but the disclosed active amount reaches a useful supportive range. The label clearly states the GLA yield, while the extraction method and antioxidant stabilization are not described. Cost efficiency is moderate for the amount of active GLA delivered.

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Linoleic Acid · 1846 mg OverallScore64
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The disclosed linoleic acid dose is high and clearly identified, making the oil well suited to targeted intake. The evening primrose source is named, but the label data does not describe pressing or solvent removal. No antioxidant is listed to help protect the polyunsaturated oil from oxidation during storage.

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Oleic Acid · 130 mg OverallScore51
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Its clearly disclosed oleic acid amount is moderate rather than high, while evening primrose oil provides a specifically named source. No extraction method or oxidation-protection ingredient is disclosed, leaving meaningful quality and freshness uncertainty. The active amount is transparent, but the cost per unit of oleic acid is relatively high.

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92 Performance

Organic Hemp Oil

Manitoba Harvest
Organic hemp oil supplies markedly more linoleic acid and nearly twice the gamma-linolenic acid of the original. It also adds 2 g alpha-linolenic acid, although oleic acid is not separately quantified.
85 Performance

Total Omega 3-6-9 Lemonade Flavor

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A liquid omega blend pairs similar gamma-linolenic acid with EPA, DHA, alpha-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, and oleic acid. The broader formula is more complete, but its linoleic amount is much lower than the original.
87 Performance

Omega 3-6-9 Complete Natural Lemon Flavored!

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Separate fish, borage, and flaxseed oils provide a clearly structured range of omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fats. Gamma-linolenic and linoleic acids are lower than the original, while EPA, DHA, alpha-linolenic acid, and vitamin E broaden its use.
84 Budget

Borage Oil

Barlean's
A less costly borage-oil serving keeps gamma-linolenic acid close to the original while increasing oleic acid. Linoleic acid is much lower, so it favors concentrated gamma-linolenic support over the original’s broader omega-6 amount.
86 Budget

Omega 3-6-9

Source Naturals
A lower-cost multi-oil formula adds EPA, DHA, and alpha-linolenic acid while retaining gamma-linolenic, linoleic, and oleic acids. The target omega-6 amounts are smaller than in the original, but the overall fatty-acid coverage is wider.
74 Budget

Triple Omega Complex 3-6-9

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A budget fish, flaxseed, and borage blend covers more fatty-acid classes than the original. Its gamma-linolenic and linoleic amounts are substantially lower, so the value comes from breadth rather than equivalent omega-6 potency.
93 Value

Evening Primrose Oil

Barlean's
A nearly identical formula provides the same disclosed linoleic, gamma-linolenic, and oleic acid amounts at a slightly more favorable serving cost. It preserves the original’s focused nutrient profile without introducing a less relevant blend.
90 Value

Hemp Oil

Manitoba Harvest
Hemp oil provides much more linoleic and gamma-linolenic acid at a favorable cost. Its 2 g alpha-linolenic acid adds useful breadth, though no separate oleic acid amount is given.
76 Value

Triple Omega Complex 3-6-9

21st Century
A low-cost three-oil complex adds EPA, DHA, and alpha-linolenic acid alongside the target omega-6 fats. The gamma-linolenic and linoleic amounts remain well below the original, making it a breadth-focused value option.
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