Amazing Herbs claims to be the first company to introduce Black Seed Oil as a supplement and has been producing it for over 25 years. The founder, Waseem Goreja, knew of the benefits of Black Seed Oil from his Pakistani heritage and recognized the need for Americans to be able to reap the benefits of Black Seed Oil. It was in this manner that Black Seed Oil was introduced to the American market. As you would expect from the original Black Seed Oil seller, this product has the ideal standardization of 2% Thymoquinone. So why did this product come in our 2nd spot? Keep reading to see how this compares to our top pick.
Is Amazing Herbs Premium Black Seed Oil Effective?
In order to discern whether or not this supplement is effective, we must look at the amount of Black Seed Oil found in each serving. With a 1000mg serving containing 20mg Thymoquinone (TQ), we expect that this product is more effective than most of the Black Seed Oil pills on the market. These capsules are cold-pressed so no nutrients are lost in the extraction process and there is potential for all of the benefits that Black Seed Oil offers. However, the dosage is half that of our top product which offers 2000mg with 40mg TQ. Thus, we expect the benefits to be halved as well.
While at a first glance Amazing Herbs Premium Black Seed Oil seems cheaper than our top choice, if you really think about it, you’ll see that that is not the case. Bear with me – we’re going to do a little math.
45 servings of Amazing Herbs costs $33.60 while 30 servings from Approved Science is $49.95 and offers twice the amount of Black Seed Oil. “Okay,” you’re thinking, “it offers more but it also costs more.” However, if you buy a package deal from Approved Science then you can get a bottle for $31.95 or even $23.30, depending on the deal. Either option offers better value per bottle than this product. If you buy more than one bottle, (which we advise if you want all the long-term benefits of this superfood,) then you can spend less money and get more value with Approved Science Black Seed Oil. Unfortunately, Amazing Herbs doesn’t offer cost saving options.
The second way we check for effectiveness is by reading real customer testimonials. The reviews were mostly positive, which leads us to believe that this product is effective, at least to some extent. However, some reviewers on Amazon reported that there are inconsistencies with the color and potency of Amazing Herbs Premium Black Seed Oil. Therefore, the effectiveness of this product is also likely to be inconsistent.
The last thing we look for is a satisfaction guarantee because that indicates the manufacturer believes in their product 100%. Unfortunately, Amazing Herbs does not offer a satisfaction guarantee and returns of unopened items are charged a 20% restocking fee.
Is Amazing Herbs Premium Black Seed Oil Safe?
In general, this product is marketed as natural and safe. There are no mentioned side effects. The manufacturer upholds the cGMP certification and the product undergoes third-party testing. That said, there is an allergy warning that it is produced in a facility that also processes milk, soy, wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and crustacean shellfish.
As a general rule, it is always recommended to speak to your doctor before taking any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have any health conditions or are taking other medications.
Summary
From the origin story to the optimal standardization, there was a lot that we liked about this product. Amazing Herbs Premium Black Seed Oil offers 1000mg servings with 20mg of TQ. There are no additives or preservatives in the capsules and the gelatin that is used is halal. Furthermore, this product undergoes third-party testing for purity and safety. We were also disappointed by a few things, such as the discovery that the color and potency of these capsules is not consistent. Amazing Herbs Premium Black Seed Oil does come at a decent price, but when you consider that there is no satisfaction guarantee and that any returns come at a cost, the price is a little less appealing. In short, this is one of the better products on the market but it isn’t the best.
