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The 60-Second Black Seed Oil Capsule Checklist

Use this black seed oil checklist to see how the capsules you’re considering measure up.

Choose the answer that best describes the product you’re considering. Answer all seven questions and we’ll show you which quality criteria it meets.

QUESTION 1

What’s Inside the Capsule?

Cold-pressed Nigella sativa seed oil Concentrated / standardized extract Unclear

Why it matters: Cold-pressed seed oil and concentrated extracts are different products. Make sure you know which one you’re buying.

QUESTION 2

How Was the Oil Produced?

Cold-pressed without chemical solvents Other processing method Not disclosed

Why it matters: Cold pressing obtains the seed oil without intentionally concentrating a selected compound.

QUESTION 3

How Is Thymoquinone (TQ) Presented?

Naturally occurring TQ, supported by testing Concentrated or standardized to a high TQ percentage TQ claim isn’t clearly explained

Why it matters: A high TQ percentage doesn’t automatically mean better oil. A product advertising 5% or 10% TQ may be a concentrated or standardized extract rather than directly comparable cold-pressed oil.

TQ matters. But TQ isn’t the whole oil.

QUESTION 4

Does the Company Tell You About the Whole Oil?

Recognizes the oil’s naturally occurring fatty-acid profile Focuses primarily on TQ Doesn’t explain the oil’s composition

Why it matters: Natural Nigella sativa oil contains a broader fatty-acid profile, including linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic acids.

QUESTION 5

Do You Know How Much You’re Getting?

Oil per capsule, serving size and capsule count are clearly stated Some information is provided Difficult to determine

Why it matters: Don’t compare bottle prices until you know how much oil you’re actually getting.

Tip: Compare the price per capsule, too.

QUESTION 6

Do You Know What the Capsule Shell Is Made From?

Shell source is clearly disclosed and meets your dietary or religious requirements Shell ingredients are listed, but the source is unclear Not disclosed

Why it matters: The oil comes from a plant. The capsule shell may not.

Look for clear information about the gelatin source and any Halal, kosher, vegan or vegetarian claims that matter to you.

QUESTION 7

Can the Company Back Up What It Says?

Batch/lot-specific testing supports important product claims Only a general “lab tested” statement is provided Meaningful testing information isn’t available

Why it matters: “Lab tested” doesn’t tell you much unless you know what was tested and what the results were.

Look for a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA).

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