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Norwegian Cod Liver Oil 1250 mg Fresh Orange Flavor

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Vitamin A 3125 IU
Vitamin D 625 IU
Vitamin E 13 IU
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Score69
A solid oil-delivered vitamin A formula with a more moderate amount than related versions. Missing EPA and DHA detail remains a notable gap.
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Quantity:120 Softgel(s) • (120 servings)
Goals:
Vision Support
Skin Health

Score 69

A solid oil-delivered vitamin A formula with a more moderate amount than related versions. Missing EPA and DHA detail remains a notable gap.
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$15.35($0.12 per serving)
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Analysis

The concentrated cod liver oil provides an effective lipid carrier for vitamins A, D, and E. Natural vitamin E and clearly identified vitamin D3 improve the form profile.

Preformed vitamin A remains substantial even though it is more moderate than the related full-strength versions. The label does not quantify EPA or DHA, leaving the core fatty-acid value uncertain.

The product offers foundational visual-cycle and epithelial nutrition but lacks macular carotenoids and disclosed retinal lipids. It suits adults who want cod liver oil and can account for vitamin A across foods and supplements.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking moderate-potency cod liver oil
  • Users wanting oil-delivered vitamins A and D
  • People who track total vitamin A intake
Best for
  • Cod liver oil supplementation
  • Vitamin A nutrition
  • Fat-soluble nutrient delivery

Pros

  • Oil-based absorption support
  • Natural vitamin E form
  • Moderate serving compared with related products

Cons

  • EPA and DHA are not quantified
  • Vitamin D is not a strong standalone amount
  • No carotenoid-based vitamin A

Warnings

  • Avoid with fish allergy
  • Preformed vitamin A intake requires special caution during pregnancy
  • Use caution with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines because fish oil may increase bruising risk

Nutrient quality

75 High impact

Natural vitamin E, vitamin D3, and oil-delivered preformed vitamin A are well-absorbed forms, and the cod liver oil amount is clear, but DHA and EPA are unquantified and vitamin D remains moderate. The preformed vitamin A amount is substantial but less aggressive than many cod liver oil formulas, while the short active formula does not appear padded with low-value ingredients.

Ingredient transparency

57 Moderate impact

Total cod liver oil and vitamin amounts are listed, but DHA and EPA amounts are absent. No named proprietary blend is used, though the oil's fatty-acid composition remains hidden, while flavoring, softgel materials, and other inactive ingredients are not provided.

Customer satisfaction

67 High impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction metric is strong, and the feedback volume offers some support but is less robust than heavily reviewed alternatives. No review excerpts were provided, so recurring complaints and purpose-specific experiences cannot be checked.

Value for money

77 High impact

The focused oil and vitamin formula supports fair value, but unquantified omega-3 content weakens the quality case. A single softgel provides the full listed serving with little burden, while the active formula avoids unnecessary extras.

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Goals

Vision Support
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB- Formula Quality
Vitamin E · 13 IUVitamin A · 3125 IU

Preformed vitamin A directly supports the visual cycle, while natural vitamin E and cod liver oil add antioxidant and lipid context. The formula lacks lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, and a disclosed DHA amount, so it is not comprehensive vision support.

The vitamin forms and total oil amount are clear, but duplicate-looking source entries make the actual nutrient totals confusing. Fish-derived oil can trigger an allergic reaction in people with fish allergy.

Study evidence
Vitamin A Supportive 65 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 35 studies
Vitamin E Disputed 35 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
C Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin E · 13 IU

Oil-delivered vitamins A and E offer antioxidant and epithelial support, but the product lacks clearly quantified omega-3 fats. Vitamin A has established skin biology, although preformed vitamin A does not reliably improve healthy skin without a deficiency.

The preformed vitamin A amount is meaningful but still warrants attention to total intake, while vitamin E is modest. The oil softgel supports absorption and the vitamin forms are clear, but fatty-acid content and purity verification are absent.

Study evidence
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Energy
12 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Norwegian Cod Liver Oil concentrate
1250 mg
Vitamin A (Cod Fish Liver, Retinyl Palmitate)
3125 IU
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Cod Fish Liver)
625 IU
Vitamin E Natural (D-Alpha-Tocopherol)
13 IU
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Cod liver oil and retinyl palmitate supply a moderate 6,250 IU dose in an absorption-friendly softgel. The dose fits the preferred range, but all listed vitamin A is preformed rather than carotenoid based. Clear quantities and low standardized cost make the product easy to assess and economical.

A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Cod-liver-derived cholecalciferol is delivered in a well-suited oil softgel. The 625 IU vitamin D amount offers modest maintenance support but falls below the preferred range. Clear sourcing is a strength, while weak D3 efficiency and substantial accompanying vitamin A limit its appeal as a focused option.

D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Natural d-alpha-tocopherol offers a preferred form in this cod liver oil. The adult serving supplies too little vitamin E for maintenance or therapeutic use. Cost is low and disclosure is clear, but no mixed tocopherols or tocotrienols are present.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical 0.1% Stabilized Bioactive Retinol for Photoaging: A Vehicle-Controlled Integrated Analysis.
    Farris P; Berson D; Bhatia N; Goldberg D; Lain E; Mariwalla K; Zeichner J; Miller D; McGuire T; Kizoulis M · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2024
    Meta-analysis471 participants6 studies pooledSkin Health forVitamin A
  2. Tensile properties and contours of aging facial skin. A controlled double-blind comparative study of the effects of retinol, melibiose-lactose and their association.
    Piérard-Franchimont C; Castelli D; Cromphaut IV; Bertin C; Ries G; Cauwenbergh G; Piérard GE · Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2016
    Randomized trial120 participantsSkin Health forVitamin A
  3. Antiaging action of retinol: from molecular to clinical.
    Bellemère G; Stamatas GN; Bruère V; Bertin C; Issachar N; Oddos T · Skin pharmacology and physiology · 2009
    Randomized trial48 participantsSkin Health forVitamin A
  4. An Updated Review of Topical Tretinoin in Dermatology: From Acne and Photoaging to Skin Cancer.
    Balado-Simó P; Morgado-Carrasco D; Gómez-Armayones S; López-Ferrer A; Barco D; Ferrándiz-Pulido C; Podlipnik S · Journal of clinical medicine · 2025
    Narrative reviewSkin Health forVitamin A
  5. Novel Cyclized Hexapeptide-9 Outperforms Retinol Against Skin Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Active- and Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Chang H; Tao K; Yang Y; Wang Y; Ge M; Wang X; Tang S; Yu H · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025
    Randomized trialSkin Health forVitamin A
  6. Randomized controlled trial using vitamins E and D supplementation in atopic dermatitis.
    Javanbakht MH; Keshavarz SA; Djalali M; Siassi F; Eshraghian MR; Firooz A; Seirafi H; Ehsani AH; Chamari M; Mirshafiey A · The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2011
    Randomized trial45 participantsSkin Health forVitamin E
  7. Serum vitamin E levels and chronic inflammatory skin diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Liu X; Yang G; Luo M; Lan Q; Shi X; Deng H; Wang N; Xu X; Zhang C · PloS one · 2022
    Meta-analysis20 studies pooledSkin Health forVitamin E
  8. Evidence-Based Nutritional Interventions in Wound Care.
    Saeg F; Orazi R; Bowers GM; Janis JE · Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2021
    Systematic review2,339 participants36 studies pooledSkin Health forVitamin E
  9. Effects of tocotrienol on aging skin: A systematic review.
    Ghazali NI; Mohd Rais RZ; Makpol S; Chin KY; Yap WN; Goon JA · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2022
    Systematic reviewSkin Health forVitamin E
  10. Carotenoids and carotenoids plus vitamin E protect against ultraviolet light-induced erythema in humans.
    Stahl W; Heinrich U; Jungmann H; Sies H; Tronnier H · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2000
    Randomized trialSkin Health forVitamin E
  11. A randomized trial of vitamin A and vitamin E supplementation for retinitis pigmentosa.
    Berson EL; Rosner B; Sandberg MA; Hayes KC; Nicholson BW; Weigel-DiFranco C; Willett W · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 1993
    Randomized trial601 participantsVision Support forVitamin A
  12. Efficacy and safety of retinol palmitate ophthalmic solution in the treatment of dry eye: a Japanese Phase II clinical trial.
    Toshida H; Funaki T; Ono K; Tabuchi N; Watanabe S; Seki T; Otake H; Kato T; Ebihara N; Murakami A · Drug design, development and therapy · 2018
    Randomized trial66 participantsVision Support forVitamin A
  13. Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age.
    Imdad A; Mayo-Wilson E; Haykal MR; Regan A; Sidhu J; Smith A; Bhutta ZA · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,223,856 participants47 studies pooledVision Support forVitamin A
  14. Vitamin A supplementation improves retinal function in infants at risk of retinopathy of prematurity.
    Mactier H; McCulloch DL; Hamilton R; Galloway P; Bradnam MS; Young D; Lavy T; Farrell L; Weaver LT · The Journal of pediatrics · 2012
    Randomized trial89 participantsVision Support forVitamin A
  15. Effect of short-term, high-dose retinol on dark adaptation in aging and early age-related maculopathy.
    Owsley C; McGwin G; Jackson GR; Heimburger DC; Piyathilake CJ; Klein R; White MF; Kallies K · Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2006
    Randomized trial104 participantsVision Support forVitamin A
  16. Associations Between Vitamin D Intake and Progression to Incident Advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
    Merle BMJ; Silver RE; Rosner B; Seddon JM · Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2017
    Cohort study2,146 participantsVision Support forVitamin D
  17. Circulating vitamin D concentration and age-related macular degeneration: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Annweiler C; Drouet M; Duval GT; Paré PY; Leruez S; Dinomais M; Milea D · Maturitas · 2017
    Meta-analysis11 studies pooledVision Support forVitamin D
  18. Low serum vitamin D is associated with axial length and risk of myopia in young children.
    Tideman JW; Polling JR; Voortman T; Jaddoe VW; Uitterlinden AG; Hofman A; Vingerling JR; Franco OH; Klaver CC · European journal of epidemiology · 2017
    Cohort study2,666 participantsVision Support forVitamin D
  19. The effect of vitamin D supplementation on the outcome of treatment with bevacizumab in diabetic macular edema: a randomized clinical trial.
    Fekri S; Soheilian M; Roozdar S; Abtahi SH; Nouri H · International ophthalmology · 2022
    Randomized trial83 participantsVision Support forVitamin D
  20. Vitamin D Deficiency and Dry Eye Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
    Shmushkevich SB; Bajrami S; Beauchamp B; Kane JS; Mutawe DL; Hollinger JC; Marks VA; Parekh PK; Rothman AL; Ansari ZA; Williams BK; Galor A · American journal of ophthalmology · 2026
    Cohort study12,095,004 participantsVision Support forVitamin D
  21. Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for preventing age-related macular degeneration.
    Evans JR; Lawrenson JG · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018
    Meta-analysis55,614 participants4 studies pooledVision Support forVitamin E
  22. Dietary n-3 Fatty Acid, α-Tocopherol, Zinc, vitamin D, vitamin C, and β-carotene are Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Japan.
    Aoki A; Inoue M; Nguyen E; Obata R; Kadonosono K; Shinkai S; Hashimoto H; Sasaki S; Yanagi Y · Scientific reports · 2017
    Case-control study530 participantsVision Support forVitamin E
  23. Dietary carotenoids, vitamins C and E, and risk of cataract in women: a prospective study.
    Christen WG; Liu S; Glynn RJ; Gaziano JM; Buring JE · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2008
    Cohort study35,551 participantsVision Support forVitamin E
  24. Long-term nutrient intake and 5-year change in nuclear lens opacities.
    Jacques PF; Taylor A; Moeller S; Hankinson SE; Rogers G; Tung W; Ludovico J; Willett WC; Chylack LT · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2005
    Cohort study408 participantsVision Support forVitamin E
  25. Dietary intake of antioxidants and risk of age-related macular degeneration.
    van Leeuwen R; Boekhoorn S; Vingerling JR; Witteman JC; Klaver CC; Hofman A; de Jong PT · JAMA · 2005
    Cohort study4,765 participantsVision Support forVitamin E