Essential Fatty Acid Support Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Essential Fatty Acid Support 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
Essential Fatty Acid Support is a dietary supplement by GNC Women's Ultra Mega with 4 active ingredients.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Essential Fatty Acid Support by GNC Women's Ultra Mega
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 4 of its 4 active ingredients.
- “Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (942 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2017.
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 Essential Fatty Acid Support, straight from the product label.
| Brand | GNC Women's Ultra Mega |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 30 Pack(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 25, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 69665 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Essential Fatty Acid Support by GNC Women's Ultra Mega, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 700 mg | -- |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 100 mg | -- |
| Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 25 mg | -- |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 942 mg | -- |
| Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 142 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Fish Body Oil, Safflower Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin
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General Statements
Each pack contains: Essential Fatty Acid Support
Actual size
This product is endorsed by the GNC Medical Advisory Board. This team of esteemed physicians utilizes their expensive medical knowledge and experience to aid in the creation of GNC premium products, helping you to achieve optimal health through comprehensive nutritional support so you can live your best life!
GNC quality commitment For more than 79 years, GNC has been the leader in the development of superior nutritional supplements. Our products are produced using only fresh, high-quality ingredients and are manufactured under the strictest quality controls.
GNC guarantee If you're not 100% completely satisfied, return the unused portion of the product with your receipt to a GNC store within 30 days. Our trained sales staff will either refund your purchase price or, if you prefer, assist you in finding a replacement product to help you live well.
New!
Beauty
Also includes ingredients for additional skin support.
General
CODE 209112 BQG
Storage
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take the contents of one packet daily with food.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Formulation
No artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no wheat, gluten free, no dairy, yeast free.
Seals/Symbols
Gf Gluten free
Physician Endorsed
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Vitapak program with clinically studied multivitamin
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 prevent any disease.
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Essential Fatty Acid Support by GNC Women's Ultra Mega label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Essential Fatty Acid Support by GNC Women's Ultra Mega
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Yellow Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule 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
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- › Eicosapentaenoic Acid
- › Docosahexaenoic Acid
- › Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Other (inactive) ingredients: Fish Body Oil, Safflower Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Essential Fatty Acid Support by GNC Women's Ultra Mega Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Essential Fatty Acid Support. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Essential Fatty Acid Support, from the product label.
GNC Women's Ultra Mega
See all GNC Women's Ultra Mega products- Name
- General Nutrition Corporation
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15222
- Phone Number
- 1-888-462-2548
- Web Address
- gnc.com
Essential Fatty Acid Support by GNC Women's Ultra Mega: Common Questions
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Sources & How We Checked
Essential Fatty Acid Support'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.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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