Black Seed Oil Gelcaps – 90 Softgels 2,000 mg blend per 2 softgels • cold-pressed Turkish black seed oil • fish gelatine • food supplement

Turkish black seed: from field to oil

The oil’s composition begins in the field. Soil, climate and water availability influence the seed’s chemistry alongside the plant’s own characteristics. The same botanical name does not guarantee the same constituent profile. NAHS uses Turkish-source black seed oil for this blend.

Cold pressing produces a fatty oil, rather than an essential oil. It releases the seed’s fat and fat-soluble compounds; fibre and much of the protein remain in the press cake. Wholefood here refers to retaining the pressed oil’s natural composition, rather than every constituent of the original seed.

The softgel shell changes how you take the oil. It encloses a liquid filling, keeping it away from your tongue when the capsule is swallowed whole. Take the capsules with food. For use in a drink, choose a different black seed preparation with its own directions.

How growing conditions shape the oil

• A plant’s chemistry responds to its surroundings. Water stress can alter the production of phenolic and aromatic compounds. Black seed research shows that the response depends on the plant’s genetics and the severity of drought: some constituents increase while others decline. In a two-year field trial, drought increased the essential-oil proportion in the seeds while reducing fatty-oil content and seed yield. Growing conditions help explain differences that a thymoquinone percentage alone cannot capture.
• Wholefood: naturally occurring compounds remain together. Pressing extracts fatty acids alongside other seed compounds, including thymoquinone. Isolation separates a selected compound. Putting oil in a capsule does not alter that distinction: what matters is the filling and how it was processed.

For the conventional oil format, compare 100% Pure Black Seed Oil. It is measured by the teaspoon and does not dissolve in water with ordinary stirring.

Thymoquinone: what the capsule label tells you

Thymoquinone, or TQ, occurs naturally in black seed oil and belongs to the quinone family. It is distinct from thymol, an aromatic compound associated with oregano, despite their similar names.

Two capsules contain 2,000 mg of a five-oil blend. The label does not quantify the black seed oil or thymoquinone separately. The 2,000 mg figure describes the complete blend, not TQ or any single ingredient.

• Figures for pure black seed oil do not carry over to these capsules. NAHS’s single-ingredient oil declares 40 mg thymoquinone per teaspoon. Calculating TQ in this five-oil blend would require the ingredient proportions and their analytical specifications.
• Compare the specific preparation. A 2022 laboratory comparison of oils and capsule products illustrates why composition matters. It was not a clinical trial of these capsules.
• Two capsules and a teaspoon of oil are different doses. The capsules supply 2 g of a blend, while the pure oil’s label gives 5 g of oil per teaspoon. Compare ingredients and quantities, rather than capsule count or bottle size alone.

Five oils, one softgel: choosing your format

Black seed oil forms the fatty base; four other oils add aromatic constituents. The filling includes cold-pressed black seed oil, cumin and fennel oils, and wild organic rosemary and oregano oils. Its composition differs from single-ingredient black seed oil.

Black Seed Oil with Oregano & Rosemary is a different liquid blend measured by the teaspoon. For a preparation you can add to a drink, compare Absorb-Max TQ emulsified drops, which also contain yacon syrup.

The capsule shell is part of the choice. These softgels use fish gelatine. A plant-derived oil filling does not make the finished supplement vegan; the liquid black seed oils are vegan alternatives in this range.

Black seed, cumin & fennel: different botanicals

• Black seed is not cumin. The base oil comes from Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin. Cumin oil, from Cuminum cyminum, is a separate ingredient. Their similar common names can obscure the distinction.
• The fennel and cumin ingredients are listed as essential oils. Alongside the fatty black seed oil, the filling therefore includes concentrated volatile constituents from aromatic plants. The distinction between a pressed oil and an essential oil also matters within a single capsule.
• Cumin and fennel have distinct aromatic profiles. Cuminaldehyde is characteristic of cumin, while anethole and fenchone are among the prominent constituents of fennel essential oil. Their proportions vary with origin and variety. These botanicals add different aromatic compounds to the black seed base.

Rosemary & oregano in the oil blend

• Rosemary and oregano add their own aromatic constituents. NAHS also uses them in its liquid Black Seed Oil blend to help limit oxidation. Here, they form part of a broader five-oil filling.
• Herbal ingredients do not replace correct storage. Close the container after use and protect it from heat and sunlight. Oxidation can affect the aroma and properties of the oil, even inside a capsule.
• Oregano complements the black seed base. Standalone Oreganol P73 capsules have a different oil filling. When choosing between them, compare the complete ingredients and blend quantity per daily dose.
• The individual oil percentages are not declared. The label gives a combined 2,000 mg per two capsules. Ingredient order does not tell you the exact milligrams of cumin, fennel, rosemary or oregano.

Fish gelatine: the capsule shell matters

• A soft shell holds the liquid oil filling. These capsules use fish gelatine. The term softgel describes the capsule format; it does not establish whether the shell is plant- or animal-derived.
• These capsules are neither vegan nor vegetarian. Do not take them if you have a fish allergy. The source of the gelatine matters alongside the plant oils inside.
• For a plant-based option without a capsule shell, compare the liquid oils. Choose by ingredients and method of use. Follow the liquid product’s own dose rather than transferring the capsule directions.

Capsules & gummies: compare the contents

• Two capsules supply 2,000 mg of an oil blend. Two Black Seed Gummies declare 500 mg of their own blend and 4 g of sugars. These are different preparations, rather than the same dose in another shape.
• A gummy also needs a base that holds its shape. Black Seed Gummies use pectin, coconut nectar and yacon syrup. That gummy base is absent from the softgel’s oil filling. Blend weight alone does not establish how the two supplements compare in effectiveness.
• Read the declared quantities as well as the format. The directions tell you how many capsules or gummies to take. The declared ingredient amounts tell you what that dose delivers.

Individual oil amounts and thymoquinone content are not declared separately. No nutrient reference value has been established for this botanical blend. The bottle contains 90 softgels.

How to use & store

Take 2 capsules daily with food. Swallow the capsules with water. Follow the directions on your pack and do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

The daily dose supplies 2,000 mg of the oil blend. This is the dose for these capsules. Do not convert it using the scoop, teaspoon or drop directions for a different black seed preparation.

Who should not take these capsules?

Not intended for children. Do not take if you have a fish allergy. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, if taking medication or if you have a medical condition.

How long does a bottle last?

At two capsules daily, a bottle of 90 lasts 45 days. This describes bottle duration, not a recommended length of continuous use.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Close the container securely after use and protect the capsules from moisture. Follow any further storage instructions on your pack.

Sources & further reading

Check the ingredients, fish gelatine shell, 2,000 mg blend and 45-dose count on the Black Seed Oil capsule label (image, English).

• Drought, fatty oil and essential oil in black seed genotypes (2020) — a two-year field trial examining responses to genotype and irrigation.
• Black seed responses to drought and salinity (2021) — changes in phenolic compounds in leaves and seeds; not an analysis of an NAHS product.
• Salih et al., 2009: black seeds from Boyalı Höyük — seeds identified in a Hittite vessel dated to around 1650 BC.
• Thymoquinone in six oils and five capsule products (2022) — laboratory analysis of commercial products, not a clinical trial of these capsules.
• Developing oil-containing gels (2023) — how ingredients affect gel structure and properties; background to gummy manufacturing.
• Dąbrowski et al., 2024: black seed oil composition and quality — a laboratory comparison of 13 oils from seeds of different origins; not an NAHS product test.
• Quality Changes of Cold-Pressed Seed Oils during Storage (2023) — changes in oxidative stability and aroma during storage.

From ingredient to finished supplement

NAHS develops and manufactures its own supplements. Founder Judy K. Gray remains personally involved in sourcing and formulation, working with the brand’s development, manufacturing and quality-control teams.

Oregano was just the beginning

The range began with Oreganol P73. Judy K. Gray has since developed more than 400 formulas for NAHS and its sister brand, Physician’s Strength, which has a separate range for healthcare practitioners.

The wholefood approach

NAHS aims to retain naturally occurring compounds together. For pressed oils, that means considering the seed’s accompanying compounds as well as its fatty acids; for oregano, the essential oil’s wider aromatic profile. The plant and the part used determine how it is processed.

Beyond oregano

Black seed, turmeric, chaga and wild berries sit alongside fish oils in the range. They appear in capsules, drops, powders and drink blends, each with its own ingredients and directions.

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Long-standing relationships at source

NAHS works with established local partners and harvesters. Its wild oregano is picked by hand in the Turkish mountains; other ingredients come from regions including Peru and northern Canada. Knowledge of local plants, harvests and growing conditions informs both ingredient selection and processing.

More than a buying relationship

NAHS has helped fund wells, schools and community facilities. Its Strong Community Causes programme also supports selected projects nominated by customers.

Explore NAHS’s history, sourcing & manufacturing

In-house research & development

The development team selects the ingredients, extracts and any carriers for each formula. It also determines the final format, from liquid oils to capsules and powders.

Made in Lake Forest, Illinois

NAHS has its own manufacturing facilities in Lake Forest, near Chicago. Liquid products are bottled on site under the supervision of the quality-control team.

Checks at both ends of production

Incoming ingredients and finished products are tested for identity, levels of selected constituents and unwanted impurities. Quality control continues beyond receipt of the raw material.

Processing to suit the ingredient

Cold pressing, steam distillation, CO₂ extraction, juicing and milling serve different purposes. Seeds yield pressed oils, while distillation can separate essential oils from aromatic herbs.

Knowing the source

Long-standing partners and local harvesters connect NAHS with the places its ingredients come from. Both the plant species and its growing environment inform the choice of raw material.

GMP & facility certifications

Manufacturing follows GMP principles. The facility holds organic, Kosher and Halal certifications; these do not automatically apply to every individual product.

The people behind NAHS & Pravé Bio

Judy K. Gray, M.S.: founder of NAHS

• Education & early career. Judy studied education at the University of Central Missouri, earning her bachelor’s degree in 1967 & master’s in 1968. Her early career was in education & marketing.
• Founding & leading NAHS. She led the American Institute of Curative Medicine from 1990 to 1998, then founded NAHS in 1999. She continues to oversee ingredient sourcing, formula development & the brand’s triple-testing process.
• Books & publications. Judy wrote Kids Need Care & co-authored The Handbook of Nutrition Quizzes & Eat Right or Die Young. Read about her career in her Marquis Who’s Who profile.

Pravé Bio: NAHS’s exclusive partner for Europe

• London, 2015: our first bottle of Oreganol P73. We found NAHS while looking for a good oregano oil. Having tried it ourselves, we wanted to know more about the oregano’s origins and the wider range. We went on to stock the brand in our London-based online shop.
• From London shop to European distributor. We introduced NAHS to Pravé Bio after returning to Czechia. Today, Jana Čevelová and Jan Zaoral run its exclusive European distribution through Nuzboz s.r.o., importing directly from the brand in the USA.
• A direct line to the people who make it. The NAHS team supplies us with ingredient and manufacturing documentation. When customers need more detail, we ask the people who develop and manufacture the products.