NOW Foods Black Currant Oil, 100 Softgels
UPC: 733739017154
NOW Foods Black Currant Oil softgels provide a source of essential fatty acids, including gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), from black currant seed oil. Each softgel contains 500 mg of oil standardized to 14% GLA, delivering 70 mg of GLA and 52 mg of ALA per serving. The manufacturer notes that GLA can be more efficiently utilized when supplied directly through dietary sources.
This product is expeller-pressed and hexane-free, a detail highlighted by NOW Foods as part of their extraction process. It is certified Non-GMO and Kosher (Triangle K-Contains Gelatin), with an Intertek GMP Supplement Certification for manufacturing quality. The suggested usage is one softgel three times daily with food, and it comes in a 100-count bottle; a double-strength 1000 mg variant is also available.
At a glance
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 | † |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | <1%* |
| Black Currant Oil (Ribes nigrum) (Seed) | 500 mg | † |
| Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) (14%) | 70 mg | † |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 52 mg | † |
| † Daily Value not established | ||
Other Ingredients
Softgel capsule (bovine gelatin, glycerin, water).
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Certifications & Claims
Label Information
Directions, warnings, and other information directly from the product label.
Suggested Use
Take 1 softgel 3 times daily with food.
Warning
For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Natural color variation may occur in this product. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Product Info
- Brand
- NOW Foods
- UPC
- 733739017154
- Package Qty
- 100 count
- Dimensions
- 4.6 x 2.7 x 2.7 in
- Shipping Weight
- 0.24 lb
- First Available
- 05/2007
