Arctic Cod Liver Oil Orange

Arctic Cod Liver Oil Orange

Nordic Naturals4.8 (2,101 ratings)
Format:Liquid Quantity: 16 Fluid Ounce(s) · 96 servings
Goals
$46.71 $0.48 per serving

Product analysis

58 out of 100

Arctic Cod Liver Oil Orange offers economical marine omega-3 that may modestly support joint comfort with repeated use.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality20

The associated oil description identifies triglycerides, a favorable molecular form. The main ingredient list gives little preparation detail for omega-3 or vitamin A, limiting a full quality comparison.

Ingredient Transparency63

Amounts are listed, making the declared serving easy to see. The main ingredient list does not clearly identify the preparations, limiting a detailed form comparison.

Value For Money80

The cost compares favorably for the declared EPA and DHA. Vitamin A value remains uncertain, so the main buying case rests on the omega-3 content.

Customer Satisfaction87

Customer ratings are strongly positive across thousands of reviews. The substantial feedback gives a useful satisfaction picture without proving joint or skin benefits.

Product Focus69

The clearest possible benefit is modest joint-comfort support from marine omega-3 with repeated use. The skin and metabolic findings do not establish predictable cosmetic effects or a general metabolism boost.

Format
Liquid
Container
16 Fluid Ounce(s)
Per serving
$0.48
Customer rating
4.8 · 2,101 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Joint Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Omega-3 · 1060 mg
Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 40 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
A+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Omega-3 · 1060 mg
Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Metabolism Support
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Omega-3 · 1060 mg
Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 42 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
40 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
4.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
20 mg
Vitamin A
40 mcg RAE
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
1060 mg 80
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free All Children
Report overview
Omega-3 · 1060 mg OverallScore80
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Arctic Cod Liver Oil Orange provides 340 mg EPA and 510 mg DHA per serving at a low cost for that amount. The omega-3 is in triglyceride form. The proportion of EPA and DHA in the total oil remains unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability88

The omega-3 is in triglyceride form. Cod liver oil is listed with an antioxidant.
Molecular Form & Absorption Potential
The omega-3 is in triglyceride form.
Source Purity & Oxidative Protection
Cod liver oil is listed with an antioxidant.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency61

The serving lists 340 mg EPA and 510 mg DHA separately. The oil concentration cannot be established from the available amounts. Third-party testing is claimed, with certificates of analysis available.
EPA & DHA Label Specificity
The serving lists 340 mg EPA and 510 mg DHA separately.
Active Ingredient Concentration
The EPA and DHA share of the oil is unclear because a compatible total oil amount is unavailable.
Third-Party Purity Verification
Third-party testing is claimed, with certificates of analysis available.

Value100

The cost per gram of EPA and DHA is low.
Price per 1000mg of EPA+DHA
The cost per gram of EPA and DHA is low.
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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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 Support forOmega-3
  7. 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 Support forOmega-3
  8. 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 participantsMetabolism Support Skin Health forOmega-3
  9. 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 Support forOmega-3
  10. 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 Support forOmega-3
  11. 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
  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. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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