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Alaskan Cod Liver Oil Natural Lemon Flavor

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4.8
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(102 ratings)
Omega-3 1000 mg
Protein (unspecified) 2 Gram(s)
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Score68
The liquid combines total omega-3 with vitamins A and D, but missing EPA and DHA amounts weaken dose precision. Preformed vitamin A requires attention when other retinol sources are used.
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Quantity:8 Fluid Ounce(s) • (48 servings)
Goals:
Skin Health
Joint Health
Metabolism Boost

Score 68

The liquid combines total omega-3 with vitamins A and D, but missing EPA and DHA amounts weaken dose precision. Preformed vitamin A requires attention when other retinol sources are used.
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Analysis

The cod liver oil provides total omega-3 fatty acids along with preformed vitamin A and vitamin D. That combination may support skin-barrier function and joint inflammatory balance, with much less direct relevance to metabolic stimulation.

EPA and DHA are not individually quantified, so the active marine omega-3 profile cannot be matched to a specific target. The oil format suits fat-soluble nutrients, but molecular form and antioxidant protection are not disclosed.

Natural lemon flavor may make the liquid easier to take, while the measured serving format is less convenient than a capsule. Preformed vitamin A is an important practical consideration for pregnancy and for anyone already using retinol-containing products.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer liquid cod liver oil
  • People seeking combined omega-3 and fat-soluble vitamins
Best for
  • Skin and joint support from a traditional oil
  • A liquid source of omega-3 with vitamins A and D

Pros

  • Biological source is identified as Alaskan cod liver oil
  • Meaningful total omega-3 amount
  • Includes vitamins A and D

Cons

  • EPA and DHA amounts are not separated
  • Molecular form and oxidation protection are undisclosed
  • Liquid dosing is less convenient than capsules

Warnings

  • The serving contains preformed vitamin A. Include it when calculating total retinol intake during pregnancy or when using other vitamin A products, and avoid it with a fish allergy.

Nutrient quality

72 High impact

The oil provides meaningful total omega-3 with complementary fat-soluble vitamins. Unspecified EPA, DHA, molecular form, and oxidation protection limit confidence in active quality.

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Ingredient transparency

74 High impact

Total omega-3, vitamins, and specialized lipid mediators have stated amounts without a proprietary blend. The absent EPA and DHA breakdown, usage instructions, and full ingredient list leave meaningful uncertainty.

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Customer satisfaction

67 High impact

The average rating is strong and the review count offers moderate support. No specific review comments were supplied to assess repeated negatives or practical experiences with the liquid format.

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Value for money

54 Moderate impact

The formula offers several relevant nutrients in one liquid serving. Its premium cost is difficult to justify without EPA, DHA, purity, or oxidation-quality detail.

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Goals

Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 1000 mg

Cod liver oil supplies a meaningful total omega-3 amount for skin-barrier and inflammatory support. Vitamin A adds cell-turnover relevance, but the lack of EPA and DHA amounts limits confidence in the active profile.

The oil format suits fat-soluble nutrients, while molecular form and oxidation protection are not disclosed. Cod-liver vitamin A should be included in the total preformed vitamin A calculation during pregnancy or when using other retinol-containing products.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Joint Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 1000 mg

Cod liver oil supplies 1000 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids that may help modulate inflammatory signaling in joints. EPA and DHA amounts are not separated, so the effective joint dose cannot be confirmed.

The formula is focused and also provides vitamin D, but its oil form, oxidation protection, and purity testing are not disclosed. Preformed vitamin A at 1100 mcg deserves attention during pregnancy or when combined with other retinol sources.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 40 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 111 studies
Metabolism Boost
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportF CoverageA- Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 1000 mgVitamin D · 5 mcg

Cod liver oil offers indirect metabolic support through omega-3 fatty acids and small amounts of vitamins A and D. It does not directly stimulate thermogenesis, thyroid activity, or cellular energy.

The total omega-3 amount is useful, but EPA and DHA are not separated and the molecular form is undisclosed. The focused oil formula has reasonable depth for fatty-acid nutrition but narrow relevance to metabolism boosting.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 42 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
45 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
30 mg
Protein
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin A
1100 mcg
Vitamin D
5 mcg
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
1000 mg
Total Pro-Resolving Mediators (14-HDHA, 17-HDHA, 18-HEPE)
175 mcg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Omega-3 · 1000 mg OverallScore30
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

Cod liver oil provides a defined biological source, but its molecular form and antioxidant protection are not specified. Only total omega-3 is given, and it represents a low share of the oil. Cost per disclosed omega-3 gram is average, with no stated independent purity verification.

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

  1. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake on Lipid Metabolism and Plaque Volume in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.
    Zhang C; Xie Y; Zhou J; Zhang C; Xiang Q; Zhong Y; Xiao J; Feng J; Liao B; Chen X; Deng L · Food science & nutrition · 2025
    Meta-analysis2,061 participants23 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  2. Effect of Losartan and Fish Oil on Plasma IL-6 and Mobility in Older Persons. The ENRGISE Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Pahor M; Anton SD; Beavers DP; Cauley JA; Fielding RA; Kritchevsky SB; Leeuwenburgh C; Lewis KH; Liu CK; Lovato LC; Lu J; Manini TM; McDermott MM; Miller ME; Newman AB; Radziszewska B; Stowe CL; Tracy RP; Walkup MP; Wu SS; Ambrosius WT · The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2020
    Randomized trial289 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  3. The Effects of α-Linolenic Acid Intake on Skin and Blood Vessel Health and Subjective Fatigue in Middle-Aged Japanese Females: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Comparative Trial.
    Ando N; Nosaka N; Arai C; Kato K · The Journal of nutrition · 2025
    Randomized trial120 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  4. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis.
    Lee YH; Bae SC; Song GG · Archives of medical research · 2013
    Meta-analysis10 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  5. Dietary supplementation with very long-chain n-3 fatty acids in patients with atopic dermatitis. A double-blind, multicentre study.
    Søyland E; Funk J; Rajka G; Sandberg M; Thune P; Rustad L; Helland S; Middelfart K; Odu S; Falk ES · The British journal of dermatology · 1994
    Randomized trial145 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  6. The association of organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) exposure on omega-3 fatty acids metabolism: evidence derived from the United States general population.
    Hsu TH; Pan HY; Tsai KF; Kung CT; Huang WT; You HL; Li SH; Wang CC; Lee WC; Cheng FJ · Toxicology research · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,350 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  7. Prenatal Omega-3 Supplementation and Eczema Risk among Offspring at Age 36 Months.
    Berman D; Clinton C; Limb R; Somers EC; Romero V; Mozurkewich E · Insights in allergy, asthma & bronchitis · 2020
    Randomized trial84 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  8. Dietary fats and prevention of type 2 diabetes.
    Risérus U; Willett WC; Hu FB · Progress in lipid research · 2010
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  9. Krill oil improved osteoarthritic knee pain in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: a 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Stonehouse W; Benassi-Evans B; Bednarz J; Vincent AD; Hall S; Hill CL · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial235 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  10. Effects of omega-3 supplementation on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with gestational diabetes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Liu W; Gao M; Yang S; Sun C; Bi Y; Li Y; Wang J; Yuan X · Journal of diabetes and its complications · 2023
    Meta-analysis331 participants6 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  11. Effects of omega-3 supplementation on lipid metabolism, inflammation, and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Wang W; Xu Y; Zhou J; Zang Y · Clinical rheumatology · 2024
    Meta-analysis1,018 participants18 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  12. Omega-3 fatty acid supplement skin cancer prophylaxis in lung transplant recipients: A randomized, controlled pilot trial.
    Miura K; Vail A; Chambers D; Hopkins PM; Ferguson L; Grant M; Rhodes LE; Green AC · The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation · 2019
    Randomized trial49 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  13. Supplementation of fish oil and olive oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
    Berbert AA; Kondo CR; Almendra CL; Matsuo T; Dichi I · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2005
    Randomized trial43 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  14. Fish oil supplementation and insulin sensitivity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Gao H; Geng T; Huang T; Zhao Q · Lipids in health and disease · 2018
    Meta-analysis672 participants17 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  15. Randomized controlled trial of oral omega-3 PUFA in solar-simulated radiation-induced suppression of human cutaneous immune responses.
    Pilkington SM; Massey KA; Bennett SP; Al-Aasswad NM; Roshdy K; Gibbs NK; Friedmann PS; Nicolaou A; Rhodes LE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2013
    Randomized trial79 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  16. Improvement in Glycolipid Metabolism Parameters After Supplementing Fish Oil-Derived Omega-3 Fatty Acids Is Associated with Gut Microbiota and Lipid Metabolites in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
    Xia J; Yin S; Yu J; Wang J; Jin X; Wang Y; Liu H; Sun G · Nutrients · 2024
    Randomized trial110 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  17. Impact of type and dose of oral polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on disease activity in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
    Sigaux J; Mathieu S; Nguyen Y; Sanchez P; Letarouilly JG; Soubrier M; Czernichow S; Flipo RM; Sellam J; Daïen C · Arthritis research & therapy · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,420 participants30 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  18. Clinical and metabolic response to flaxseed oil omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Soleimani Z; Hashemdokht F; Bahmani F; Taghizadeh M; Memarzadeh MR; Asemi Z · Journal of diabetes and its complications · 2018
    Randomized trial60 participantsSkin Health Metabolism Boost forOmega-3
  19. Fish oil in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised clinical trial of low dose versus high dose.
    Hill CL; March LM; Aitken D; Lester SE; Battersby R; Hynes K; Fedorova T; Proudman SM; James M; Cleland LG; Jones G · Annals of the rheumatic diseases · 2016
    Randomized trial202 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  20. Dietetic intervention in psoriatic arthritis: the DIETA trial.
    Leite BF; Morimoto MA; Gomes CMF; Klemz BNC; Genaro PS; Shivappa N; Hébert JR; Damasceno NRT; Pinheiro MM · Advances in rheumatology (London, England) · 2022
    Randomized trial97 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  21. Oils Rich in α-Linolenic Acid or Docosahexaenoic Acid Have Distinct Effects on Plasma Oxylipin and Adiponectin Concentrations and on Monocyte Bioenergetics in Women with Obesity.
    Pauls SD; Rodway LR; Sidhu KK; Winter T; Sidhu N; Aukema HM; Zahradka P; Taylor CG · The Journal of nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trialMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  22. Dietary Long-Chain n-3 Fatty Acid Intake and Arthritis Risk in the Women's Health Initiative.
    Krok-Schoen JL; Brasky TM; Hunt RP; Rohan TE; Baker TA; Li W; Carbone L; Mackey RH; Snetselaar L; Lustberg MB; Neuhouser ML · Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics · 2019
    Cohort study80,551 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  23. Treatment of hard-to-heal wounds in ischaemic lower extremities with a novel fish skin-derived matrix.
    Lee YJ; Han HJ; Shim HS · Journal of wound care · 2024
    Randomized trial50 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  24. The consumption of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improves clinical outcomes and prognosis in pancreatic cancer patients: a systematic evaluation.
    Ma YJ; Yu J; Xiao J; Cao BW · Nutrition and cancer · 2015
    Meta-analysis11 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  25. Effect of long-term omega-3 supplementation and a lifestyle multidomain intervention on intrinsic capacity among community-dwelling older adults: Secondary analysis of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial (MAPT study).
    Giudici KV; de Souto Barreto P; Beard J; Cantet C; Araujo de Carvalho I; Rolland Y; Vellas B; MAPT DSA group · Maturitas · 2020
    Randomized trial1,445 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  26. Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on UVR-related cancer risk in humans. An assessment of early genotoxic markers.
    Rhodes LE; Shahbakhti H; Azurdia RM; Moison RM; Steenwinkel MJ; Homburg MI; Dean MP; McArdle F; Beijersbergen van Henegouwen GM; Epe B; Vink AA · Carcinogenesis · 2003
    Randomized trial42 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  27. Effect of isotretinoin and omega-3 fatty acid combination on lipid metabolism in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized controlled trial.
    Du P; Huang Y; Hu J; Xiong X; Deng Y · Lipids in health and disease · 2026
    Randomized trial66 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  28. Beneficial effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammation and analgesic use in psoriatic arthritis: a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Kristensen S; Schmidt EB; Schlemmer A; Rasmussen C; Johansen MB; Christensen JH · Scandinavian journal of rheumatology · 2018
    Randomized trial145 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  29. Allergic disease in infants up to 2 years of age in relation to plasma omega-3 fatty acids and maternal fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation.
    Furuhjelm C; Warstedt K; Fagerås M; Fälth-Magnusson K; Larsson J; Fredriksson M; Duchén K · Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · 2011
    Randomized trial145 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  30. Supplementation with n-3 fatty acids reduces triglycerides but increases PAI-1 in non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
    Boberg M; Pollare T; Siegbahn A; Vessby B · European journal of clinical investigation · 1993
    Randomized trial14 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  31. A meta-analysis of the analgesic effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for inflammatory joint pain.
    Goldberg RJ; Katz J · Pain · 2007
    Meta-analysis17 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  32. Knee effusion-synovitis volume measurement and effects of vitamin D supplementation in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
    Wang X; Cicuttini F; Jin X; Wluka AE; Han W; Zhu Z; Blizzard L; Antony B; Winzenberg T; Jones G; Ding C · Osteoarthritis and cartilage · 2018
    Randomized trial413 participantsJoint Health forVitamin D
  33. Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Poorer Health Outcomes and Greater Length of Stay After Total Knee Arthroplasty and Supplementation Improves Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Vivek K; Kamal R; Perera E; Gupte CM · JBJS reviews · 2024
    Meta-analysis146,054 participants10 studies pooledJoint Health forVitamin D
  34. Does vitamin D improve symptomatic and structural outcomes in knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Zhao ZX; He Y; Peng LH; Luo X; Liu M; He CS; Chen J · Aging clinical and experimental research · 2021
    Meta-analysis1,599 participants6 studies pooledJoint Health forVitamin D
  35. Baseline 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels predict the effects of vitamin D supplementation on joint symptoms and cartilage loss in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
    Wang T; Zheng S; Jin X; Cen H; Zhu Z; Han W; Wluka A; Cicuttini F; Cao P; Ding C · Rheumatology advances in practice · 2025
    Randomized trial413 participantsJoint Health forVitamin D
  36. The Efficacy and Safety of Disease-Modifying Osteoarthritis Drugs for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis-a Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Yang W; Sun C; He SQ; Chen JY; Wang Y; Zhuo Q · Journal of general internal medicine · 2021
    Meta-analysis11,890 participants28 studies pooledJoint Health forVitamin D
  37. Hepatic de novo lipogenesis is suppressed and fat oxidation is increased by omega-3 fatty acids at the expense of glucose metabolism.
    Green CJ; Pramfalk C; Charlton CA; Gunn PJ; Cornfield T; Pavlides M; Karpe F; Hodson L · BMJ open diabetes research & care · 2021
    Randomized trial38 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  38. The Effects of Flaxseed Oil Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation on Metabolic Status of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Mirmasoumi G; Fazilati M; Foroozanfard F; Vahedpoor Z; Mahmoodi S; Taghizadeh M; Esfeh NK; Mohseni M; Karbassizadeh H; Asemi Z · Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association · 2018
    Randomized trial60 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  39. A combination of omega-3 and plant sterols regulate glucose and lipid metabolism in individuals with impaired glucose regulation: a randomized and controlled clinical trial.
    Wang JF; Zhang HM; Li YY; Xia S; Wei Y; Yang L; Wang D; Ye JJ; Li HX; Yuan J; Pan RR · Lipids in health and disease · 2019
    Randomized trial200 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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