Softgel
Cod Liver Oil
Immune Support
$12.00
$0.40 a day · 30-day supply
Cod liver oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, and vitamin D. Together, these nutrients support immune health, bone health, and cardiovascular wellness.
In depth
About this supplement
What Is Cod Liver Oil?
Cod liver oil is pressed from the livers of cod, not from the flesh the way most fish oils are. The liver is where a cod banks its fat-soluble vitamins, so the oil comes out carrying vitamin A and vitamin D alongside its omega-3 fats.
How It Works in the Body
The omega-3 fats here are EPA and DHA. Both are built into cell membranes, where they affect how a membrane bends and what signals cross it. DHA is especially concentrated in the retina and the brain.
The vitamins ride in the same oil. Vitamin A is converted to retinal, the light-sensitive molecule in the eye, and to retinoic acid, which acts on the tissue that lines the body. Vitamin D is converted into the form used to handle calcium.
What It Supports
- Heart and circulation: EPA and DHA support normal cardiovascular function.
- Brain and eyes: DHA is a structural fat in the retina and supports normal vision.
- Immune function: Vitamin A and vitamin D both support normal immune function.
- Bone: Vitamin D helps the body take up calcium and supports bone health.
- Inflammatory response: EPA and DHA support a healthy inflammatory response.
Who It May Suit
This suits people who rarely eat oily fish, the sardines and mackerel that carry EPA and DHA. It suits anyone who would rather take one oil that brings fat-soluble vitamins with it. It is not vegetarian.
Good To Know
Cod liver oil is naturally high in preformed vitamin A, which the body holds in the liver rather than clearing. Talk with your provider before use if you are pregnant, since a high preformed vitamin A intake is a known concern for a developing baby, or if you are allergic to fish or take a blood thinner.
At a glance
Allergens and certifications
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Kosher
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Halal
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Non-GMO
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Gluten free
FAQ
Common questions
What is cod liver oil?
It is the oil taken from the livers of cod, here in a softgel holding 650 mg of oil per serving. Because it comes from liver rather than muscle, it naturally carries preformed vitamin A and vitamin D as well as the long-chain omega-3 fats EPA and DHA.
How does it work in the body?
EPA and DHA are built into the membranes of cells everywhere in the body and act as raw material for signalling molecules made from them. Vitamin A is converted into retinal for vision and into retinoic acid, which acts on genes. Vitamin D is converted into the form that governs calcium handling.
What makes cod liver oil different from a plain fish oil?
A plain fish oil is pressed from the flesh of oily fish, so it delivers mainly EPA and DHA. Cod liver oil comes from the liver, where a fish banks its fat-soluble vitamins, so the same 650 mg of oil per serving also brings vitamin A and vitamin D.
Who is it for?
It suits people who eat little oily fish and anyone who wants marine omega-3 fats and fat-soluble vitamins from a single oil. It is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, since the oil comes from fish and the softgel shell is bovine gelatin. Anyone with a fish allergy should avoid it.
What should I know before taking it?
Two things matter. Preformed vitamin A builds up in the liver, so tell your provider about every supplement you take that contains it, including a multivitamin. Omega-3 fats also change how platelets stick together. Talk with your provider before use if you are pregnant, take a blood thinner, or have a fish allergy.
Ingredients
What is in it
Every ingredient, as listed on the label.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 softgel
Calories 5
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1%* |
| Vitamin A (from Retinyl Palmitate and Cod Liver Oil) | 750 mcg | 83% |
| Vitamin D | 6.75 mcg | 34% |
| (From D₃ Cholecalciferol and Cod Liver Oil) | ||
| Cod Liver Oil | 650 mg | † |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Softgel Capsule [bovine gelatin (BSE-free),glycerin,water].
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