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Black Currant Seed Oil
Black Currant Seed Oil
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$21.29 USD
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60/100
Standard
Six-dimension breakdown
Evidence
62
Formulation
62
Manufacturing
60
Safety
62
Transparency
60
Sustainability
55
Why this scored 60/100
GLA source (gamma-linolenic acid) — black currant seed oil is ~15–17% GLA, used for PMS/breast tenderness and inflammatory skin conditions. Evidence at ~3 g/day of oil (delivering ~500 mg GLA) is mixed for PMS but better for atopic dermatitis (Belch 2000 review). Would move to Verified 70+ with disclosed GLA mg per softgel and cold-press process confirmation.
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Evidence & sources
The Vyvata score's Evidence dimension measures the quality of published RCT support for a product's active ingredients at the label dose. Our source hierarchy: double-blind RCTs in MEDLINE-indexed journals > single-blind RCTs > open-label trials > observational studies > mechanism papers > N=1 case studies (anecdotes). Predatory journals and manufacturer-authored studies without independent replication are weighted down.
Product-specific evidence citations for this item are embedded in the analysis text on the "Analysis" tab. For the full framework and evidence hierarchy, see the methodology page.
How to read the Evidence dimension
- 80–100: Multiple double-blind RCTs in indexed journals directly testing this product OR the exact ingredients at the exact dose.
- 60–79: Single double-blind RCT + supporting ingredient literature at the studied dose.
- 40–59: Open-label trials + ingredient literature; no product-specific double-blind evidence.
- 20–39: Ingredient literature only; no product-specific trials or trials in predatory venues.
- 0–19: No credible evidence base or unverifiable claims.
Frequently asked questions
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What is Black Currant Seed Oil?
Black Currant Seed Oil, categorized under Women's health in the Supplements vertical. It is scored on the Vyvata Scoring Framework — an independent 6-dimension rubric applied uniformly to every product Vyvata lists.
How does Black Currant Seed Oil score on the Vyvata rubric?
60/100 overall — Standard tier (50–69 band). Per-dimension breakdown: Evidence 62, Formulation 62, Safety 62, Manufacturing 60, Transparency 60, Sustainability 55. Scored as of 2026-08-24.
Why did Black Currant Seed Oil score in the Standard tier?
GLA source (gamma-linolenic acid) — black currant seed oil is ~15–17% GLA, used for PMS/breast tenderness and inflammatory skin conditions. Evidence at ~3 g/day of oil (delivering ~500 mg GLA) is mixed for PMS but better for atopic dermatitis (Belch 2000 review). Would move to Verified 70+ with disclosed GLA mg per softgel and cold-press process confirmation.
What are the strongest and weakest aspects of this product?
Strongest: Evidence at 62/100 (quality of published RCT support for the active ingredients at the label dose) and Formulation at 62/100 (dose adequacy, bioavailability form, and ingredient redundancy). Weakest: Transparency at 60/100 (dose disclosure vs proprietary blends, and honesty of marketing claims) and Sustainability at 55/100 (sourcing practices, packaging, and corporate practice). All six dimensions feed the overall Vyvata score; a weakness on any one dimension pulls the overall down proportionally.
Is Black Currant Seed Oil third-party tested?
No third-party certifications (NSF, USP, ConsumerLab, or equivalent) were on record at the time of scoring. This affects the Manufacturing dimension score. The manufacturer may test internally or have obtained certification more recently — check the current product label for the most up-to-date information.
What would move Black Currant Seed Oil to a higher tier?
Would move to Verified 70+ with disclosed GLA mg per softgel and cold-press process confirmation.
Are there higher-scoring alternatives to Black Currant Seed Oil?
The top-ranked women's health product in the Vyvata catalog is currently Ritual Essential for Women 18+ at 72/100. See the full ranked list of 170 scored products in this subcategory at https://vyvata.com/pages/best-women-s-health-supplements-ranked.
What does the Vyvata score mean?
The Vyvata Scoring Framework rates every listed product 0–100 across six dimensions: Evidence, Formulation, Manufacturing, Safety, Transparency, and Sustainability. Tier bands: Elite 85–100 (top-tier evidence + formulation + manufacturing), Verified 70–84 (strong on most dimensions), Standard 50–69 (solid but with weaknesses called out), Rejected 0–49 (specific failures documented). Rejected products remain listed with reasons. Full methodology at https://vyvata.com/pages/methodology.
Where can I read customer reviews for Black Currant Seed Oil?
The Vyvata score measures product integrity against a published rubric, not customer sentiment. For customer reviews and community discussion, search external platforms directly: Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Black%20Currant%20Seed%20Oil),Google(https://www.google.com/search?q=Black%20Currant%20Seed%20Oil+reviews),Reddit(https://www.reddit.com/search/?q=Black%20Currant%20Seed%20Oil%20review),andTrustpilot(https://www.trustpilot.com/search?query=Black%20Currant%20Seed%20Oil).Vyvatadoesnotaggregate,republish,orlicensethosethird-partyreviews.
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All the data we have on this product
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- VSF score
- 60 / 100
- Tier
- Standard
- Category
- Supplements
- Subcategory
- womens health
- Last scored
- Third-party certifications
- None on record at time of scoring
- Vendor
- Swanson Vitamins
- Tags
- Shopify Collective, Swanson Vitamins
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