Black Currant Oil 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NutriONN
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Black Currant Oil 1000 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Black Currant Oil 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by NutriONN with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for dry eyes and eye strain, joint pain and inflammation, immune and general wellness support.Based on those ingredients, 140 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Black Currant Seed Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Black Currant Oil 1000 mg by NutriONN
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Black Currant Oil 1000 mg contains 2 active ingredients: black currant seed oil and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Black currant seed oil is the oil pressed from the seeds of the black currant plant; GLA is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in that oil.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, glycerin, and purified water.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence isn't established for any of the conditions this product is marketed for. We have insufficient data on black currant oil for Alzheimer disease, liver disease, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, and atopic dermatitis (eczema).
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research we have on file isn't strong enough to say either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Black currant as a food is safe, but concentrated supplements like this one are less studied and should be used carefully. Talk with your doctor before starting a black currant supplement.
In one trial of over 2,000 people taking black currant seed oil 1.8 grams twice daily for 6 weeks, a small number experienced mild diarrhea a few days after starting — the most common side effect reported. We have no pregnancy or lactation safety data on file for this product.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Double-check this product before you start if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or clopidogrel — black currant may increase your bleeding risk (Moderate severity). Also check if you take phenothiazines, an older class of antipsychotic medications — there's theoretical concern about seizure risk (Moderate severity).
Altogether, these interactions span 140 individual medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Black currant oil is generally well tolerated, but the concentrated supplement form lacks long-term safety data. If you take blood thinners or seizure medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product — the interaction risk is real, even if it's theoretical.
For everyone else, it's worth a conversation with your own healthcare provider about whether it fits your needs.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2024.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Black Currant Oil 1000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NutriONN |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X00141D4ML |
| Net contents | 180 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 308883 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Black Currant Oil 1000 mg by NutriONN, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 140 mg | -- |
| Black Currant Seed Oil | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formula
Black Currant Oil is abundant with essential fatty acids and is an excellent source of GLA (gamma-linoleic acid). Black currant oil is considered to have anti-inflammatory qualities which are beneficial in healing numerous health conditions, and it's also cardioprotective, which means that it safeguards the cardiovascular system and also the entire body.
Contains 14% GLA Black Currant Oil 1000 mg per serving
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) softgels daily, with a meal.
Precautions
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Keep out the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate any disease.
Formulation
Zero Fillers Artificial ingredients
Hormonal balance Eye health Healthy hair Cold-pressed Promotes immune system health Anti-inflammatory benefits
Hexane free
No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
100% natural
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Sourced from GMP Certified Facility
Made in USA
General Statements
Please recycle
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Black Currant Oil 1000 mg by NutriONN label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Black Currant Oil 1000 mg by NutriONN
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
Black Currant Seed Oil
Interacts with140 drugs
Black currant is a nutritious berry that is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, and its seed oil contains the omega-6 fatty acid GLA. While it is enjo...
Black Currant Seed Oil monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Black Currant Oil 1000 mg by NutriONN Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
NutriONN Black Currant Oil 1000 mg interacts with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs through its black currant seed oil content.
Black currant contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which has antiplatelet effects — meaning it may increase bleeding risk if you're already taking a drug that thins your blood or prevents clotting. This is a Moderate-severity concern.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The product also carries a Moderate-severity theoretical risk with phenothiazines (a class of antipsychotic medication). There's concern that GLA might lower your seizure threshold when combined with these drugs, though no direct evidence of this happening has been reported.
One ingredient, gamma-linolenic acid, we could not check — we hold no interaction data for it on file. Use the medication checker below to run your exact drugs against this product before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Black Currant Oil 1000 mg interact with 140 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Black Currant Oil 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Black Currant Seed Oil
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Abrocitinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilPhenothiazines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of seizure in patients receiving phenothiazines.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilPhenothiazines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of seizure in patients receiving phenothiazines.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Anisindione interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, PhenacetinLanorinal
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interacts with Black Currant Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant Seed Oil + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Black Currant Oil 1000 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Black Currant Seed Oil
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a constituent of black currant seed oil, appears to have antiplatelet effects.
Phenothiazines
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of seizure in patients receiving phenothiazines.
Black currant seed oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). There is some concern that taking supplements containing GLA might cause seizures, or lower the seizure threshold, when taken with phenothiazines, although there is no evidence that black currant seed oil causes seizures. In one report, three patients with schizophrenia who had received phenothiazines developed EEG changes suggestive of temporal lobe epilepsy after starting treatment with GLA, although none experienced an actual seizure. In another report, two patients with schizophrenia who were stabilized on phenothiazines developed seizures when evening primrose 4 grams daily, which contains GLA, was added. One of these patients had a prior history of seizures.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Black Currant Oil 1000 mg, from the product label.
NutriONN
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- NutriONN
- Street Address
- 6600 NE 78th Ct. B4, Suite 78399
- City
- Portland
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97218
- Phone Number
- (971) 213-8009
- Web Address
- www.nutrionn.com
Black Currant Oil 1000 mg by NutriONN: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Black Currant Oil 1000 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Black Currant Oil 1000 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Black Currant 6 references
- Guivernau M, Meza N, Barja P, Roman O. Clinical and experimental study on the long-term effect of dietary gamma-linolenic acid on plasma lipids, platelet aggregation, thromboxane formation, and prostacyclin production. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty A PubMed
- Fa-lin Z, Zhen-yu W, Yan H, et al. Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in hyperlipidemia treatment. Phytother Res 2010;24 Suppl 2:S209-13. PubMed
- Holman CP and Bell AF. A trial of evening primrose oil in the treatment of chronic schizophrenia. J Orhtomolecular Psych 1983;12:302-304.
- Vaddadi KS. The use of gamma-linolenic acid and linoleic acid to differentiate between temporal lobe epilepsy and schizophrenia. Prostaglandins Med 1981;6(4):375-379. PubMed
- Norred, C. L. and Brinker, F. Potential coagulation effects of preoperative complementary and alternative medicines. Alt Ther 2001;7(6):58-67.
- Puri BK. The safety of evening primrose oil in epilepsy. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes Essential Fatty Acids 2007;77:101-3. PubMed
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