Cod Liver Oil by The Vitamin Shoppe — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

🟢 100/100

This product looks safe

No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
38% of ingredients have research evidence

A Label Compliance Grade

Product Label

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Label Data

1 tsp Serving Size

96 Servings

Other Combinations Product Type

38% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

45 {Calories}

Total Fat

4.5 Gram(s) (7% DV)

Saturated Fat

1 Gram(s) (5% DV)

Cholesterol

30 mg (10% DV)

Vitamin A

4500 IU (90% DV)

Vitamin D

450 IU (110% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.8× RDA of 0.015 mg) 📚 604 studies (Tier A: 16, B: 251)

RDA 0.015mg This product: 0.011250000000000001mg UL 0.1mg

Vitamin E

6 IU (20% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.3× RDA of 15 mg) 📚 177 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 90)

RDA 15mg This product: 4.0200000000000005mg UL 1000mg

Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids

1100 mg

📊 Market median: 750.0mg (447 products) 📚 388 studies (Tier A: 18, B: 204)

This product: 1100mg UL 3000mg

Other Ingredients

Cod Liver Oil natural Orange {flavor} {natural} Vanilla flavor D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Qualified Health

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (76% of products) Nutrient (58% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free Dairy Free Sugar Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) teaspoon (5 mL) daily, preferably with a meal.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Contains: Fish (Cod).

Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper Evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

🧪 Formulation Notes

provides EPA/DHA

source of vitamins A & D

gluten free dairy free soy free nut free

Contains: Fish (Cod).

Does not contain: Yeast, Corn, Wheat, Gluten, Sugar, Salt, Soy, Starch, Dairy, Preservatives, Artificial Colors or Flavors.

Naturally providing the Omega-3 fatty acids DHA, EPA and ALA, our Cod Liver Oil is nitrogen flushed to ensure freshness and potency. It is also a naturally rich source of Vitamins A and D.

Additional Information

cardiovascular

specialty

Naturally occurring, amounts may vary.

This molecularly distilled fish oil has a great orange flavor.

The FDA has reviewed the data and concluded that supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Refrigerate after opening.

Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.

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Item No. VS-3141 1790013 EO 50

Product Details

UPC / SKU 7 66536 03141 2

DSLD Entry Date 2016-01-25

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Liquid

Brand The Vitamin Shoppe

DSLD ID 55817

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

337 Research Sources

54 Avg Quality Score

161 Meta Analysis

68 Systematic Review

51 Rct

48 Clinical Trial

2 Other

2 Regulatory Source

1 Narrative Review

1 Cochrane Review

1 Guideline

1 Openfda Safety

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Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2011

PubMed DOI

A Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants one to six months of age

Narrative Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A and fish oils for preventing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020

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A Exercise training-induced changes in exerkine concentrations may be relevant to the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Journal of sport and health science 2023

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A Food fortification with multiple micronutrients: impact on health outcomes in general population

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI

A Oral vitamin A supplements to prevent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024

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