Essential Fatty Acids Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by GNC Women's
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Essential Fatty Acids 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 Acids is a dietary supplement by GNC Women's with 3 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 Acids by GNC Women's
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 3 of its 3 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 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 23, 2020.
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 Acids, straight from the product label.
| Brand | GNC Women's |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 30 Pack(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 229328 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Seniors/Mature (>50 Years) - Women ONLY |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Essential Fatty Acids by GNC Women's, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 800 mg | -- |
| Total Fat | 1.5 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 20 mg | -- |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 942 mg | -- |
| Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 142 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Fish Body Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Safflower Oil, Rosemary extract, Mixed Tocopherols
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take contents of one packet daily with food. For maximum benefits, take as directed every day.
Precautions
Contains: Soybeans, Fish (Pollock, Whiting, Anchovy, Sardine, Mackerel).
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: Cancer and reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.
Consult with your physician prior to use if you have high blood pressure or heart problems, or are taking prescription drugs.
Do not exceed recommended intake.
Formulation
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.
General Statements
Our quality commitment to you Since 1935, our mission as the industry leader has been to provide you with the highest-quality nutritional supplements. We continue to stand behind this mission. If you're not 100% satisfied with your purchase, return the unused portion of the product with your receipt within 30 days and we'll either refund your money or find a replacement product that is right for you.
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 112 healthy volunteers, subjects taking the GNC vitamin and mineral blends for six weeks experienced significant improvements in serum levels of certain key nutrients compared to a placebo and a leading multivitamin formula based upon multivariate statistical analyses of a group of B vitamins (thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid and vitamins B-6 and B-12) and key antioxidants and carotenoids (a group of beta-carotene, alpha-tocopherol, selenium, lutein and lycopene). Statistical improvements in SF-36 Vitality and Mental Health scores were also observed compared to placebo.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formula
Specially formulated for women 50 & older
Includes multivitamin + antioxidant formula + brain health complex + bone building complex + essential fatty acids
Life starts at 50 - your regimen starts here. With a multivitamin clinically proven to make you feel better, plus extra ingredients customized for women 50 and older, our Women’s Vitapak Program 50 Plus will help you support healthy aging.
Your added support includes: Cardiovascular Health Omega-3s and GLA help support healthy blood lipids and cardiovascular health
Each pack contains: Essential Fatty Acids
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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 Acids by GNC Women's 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 Acids by GNC Women's
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 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
- › Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Other (inactive) ingredients: Fish Body Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Safflower Oil, Rosemary extract, Mixed Tocopherols. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Essential Fatty Acids by GNC Women's Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Essential Fatty Acids. 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 Acids, from the product label.
GNC Women's
See all GNC Women's products- Name
- General Nutrition Corporation
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15222
- Phone Number
- 1-888-462-2548
- Web Address
- gnc.com
Essential Fatty Acids by GNC Women's: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Sources & How We Checked
Essential Fatty Acids'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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