Arctic Cod Liver Oil Orange

Arctic Cod Liver Oil Orange

Nordic Naturals4.8 (2,092 ratings)
Format:Liquid Quantity: 8 Fluid Ounce(s) · 48 servings
Goals
$27.16 $0.56 per serving

Product analysis

55 out of 100

Arctic Cod Liver Oil Orange provides omega-3s that may help joint comfort with regular use, although the evidence is mixed. Its cost compares favorably for the amount of EPA and DHA, the main omega-3 fats.

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

Nutrient Quality20

The oil information identifies triglycerides, a favorable form for absorption. Forms are not specified alongside the individual nutrient amounts, leaving other quality details uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency63

Amounts are given for all listed entries, helping you compare quantities. Forms are not identified alongside those amounts, limiting detailed comparisons.

Value For Money67

The omega-3 portion compares favorably on cost for its EPA and DHA content. Vitamin A’s value comparison remains unresolved, so the full picture is incomplete.

Customer Satisfaction87

Customer ratings are very positive across several thousand reviews. The broad review pool describes satisfaction, without proving joint, skin or metabolic benefits.

Product Focus69

Omega-3s have a possible role in joint comfort, although the evidence is mixed and concerns repeated intake. Skin and metabolism findings depend on specific preparations or populations, so they do not establish routine benefits from this serving.

Format
Liquid
Container
8 Fluid Ounce(s)
Per serving
$0.56
Customer rating
4.8 · 2,092 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 76
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
Omega-3 · 1060 mg OverallScore76
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Arctic Cod Liver Oil Orange provides 340 mg EPA and 510 mg DHA per serving at a fairly 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.

Value80

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