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Nature's Sunshine · Fat/Fatty Acid supplement

Evening Primrose Oil

7 ingredients on file in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Currently on-market in the U.S.

7
Ingredients
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Nutrient categories
Top 58%
By ingredient count

Evening Primrose Oil is a fat/fatty acid supplement by Nature's Sunshine in softgel capsule form, listing 7 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as on-market. Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.

Product Details

Form
Softgel Capsule
Database Entry Date
2021-09-24
Ingredients
7

Supplement Facts (7 Ingredients)

Per-row amounts not disclosed: The NIH DSLD record for this product lists ingredients but does not include the per-row Supplement Facts panel (quantities and Daily Value percentages). The full panel may be visible on the physical label or on the manufacturer's site. Verify amounts before use. Look up on NIH DSLD →
Ingredient Group Amount % DV
Vitamin E Vitamin E Not disclosed on label No DV
Evening Primrose seed Oil Evening Primrose oil Not disclosed on label No DV
Linoleic Acid Linoleic Acid Not disclosed on label No DV
Gamma-Linolenic Acid Gamma Linolenic Acid Not disclosed on label No DV
Gelatin Gelatin Not disclosed on label No DV
Glycerin Glycerol Not disclosed on label No DV
Water Water Not disclosed on label No DV

How does Evening Primrose Oil compare?

Ingredients listed on each label, against the fat/fatty acid category average of 11.6. Data from the NIH DSLD.

Evening Primrose Oil7
100% Natural Lecithin Granules10
Fat/Fatty Acid average11.6

Evening Primrose Oil lists 3 ingredients fewer than 100% Natural Lecithin Granules. That is 5 below the fat/fatty acid average.

What the Label Data Shows

Evening Primrose Oil is cataloged in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) as a fat/fatty acid supplement from Nature's Sunshine, sold in softgel capsule form. The label declares 7 ingredients. These ingredients span 5 nutrient categories, fatty acid, other, vitamin, fat, and 1 more, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.

Daily Value coverage on this label is informative. No ingredients on this label reach 100% of the FDA reference Daily Value, 0 fall below 100% DV, and 7 have no FDA-established Daily Value reference.. Some nutrients (such as botanicals, amino acids, and specialty compounds) have no Daily Value because the FDA has not set a reference intake; absence of a DV is neither good nor bad on its own.

Market status matters for supplement research. This product is currently listed as on-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2021-09-24. On-market products are currently being distributed in the United States, though the DSLD does not verify the accuracy of label claims or evaluate safety or efficacy. The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for Evening Primrose Oil: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.

Nearby Fat/Fatty Acid Products

Other products in the NIH DSLD cataloged under the same supplement type. Useful for comparing formulations within the fat/fatty acid category.

Compare Evening Primrose Oil vs 100% Natural Lecithin Granules →

Ingredient Breakdown by Category

fatty acid
2
Linoleic Acid, Gamma-Linolenic Acid
other
2
Glycerin, Water
vitamin
1
Vitamin E
fat
1
Evening Primrose seed Oil
protein
1
Gelatin

Daily Value Coverage

0
Above 100% DV
0
Below 100% DV
7
No DV Established

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients are in Evening Primrose Oil?
Evening Primrose Oil contains 7 ingredients. Ingredients span 5 categories: fatty acid, other, vitamin, fat, protein.
Who manufactures Evening Primrose Oil?
Evening Primrose Oil is currently manufactured by Nature's Sunshine. It is classified as a Fat/Fatty Acid supplement in softgel capsule form.
Is Evening Primrose Oil still available for purchase?
Yes, Evening Primrose Oil is currently listed as on-market in the NIH DSLD database.
What is the serving size of Evening Primrose Oil?
The serving size is not specified.
What type of supplement is Evening Primrose Oil?
Evening Primrose Oil is classified as a "Fat/Fatty Acid" supplement in the NIH database. This category includes products primarily composed of fat/fatty acid ingredients. The NIH DSLD tracks 9 supplement categories: Vitamin, Mineral, Botanical, Amino Acid & Protein, Non-Nutrient, Fat & Fatty Acid, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Botanical with Nutrients, and Other Combinations.
Where does this Evening Primrose Oil data come from?
All label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. The DSLD is a publicly accessible database containing label information, including ingredients, serving sizes, and Daily Value percentages, for dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.

Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.

Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market" may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.

Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice: Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.