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Arctic Cod Liver Oil Lemon

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Omega-3 750 mg
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Score70
A focused cod liver oil softgel offers moderate total omega-3, but incomplete fatty-acid and purity detail limits its quality case.
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Quantity:90 Softgel(s) • (30 servings)
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Skin Health

Score 70

A focused cod liver oil softgel offers moderate total omega-3, but incomplete fatty-acid and purity detail limits its quality case.
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180 servings Omega-3 750 mg • 180 Softgel(s) • 60 servings $40.76 ($0.67 per serving)
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Analysis

The softgel uses cod liver oil and provides a moderate total omega-3 serving with a small vitamin A contribution. Lemon flavor may reduce the marine aftertaste.

The label does not separate EPA and DHA or identify molecular form. Antioxidant protection and independent purity verification are also not shown in the supplied data.

The product suits adults seeking general cod liver oil in a smaller package. People with a specific EPA or DHA goal need a more detailed fatty-acid panel.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking general cod liver oil
  • People preferring a smaller supply
Best for
  • General omega intake
  • Lemon-flavored marine oil

Pros

  • Cod source is identified
  • Moderate total omega-3
  • Lemon flavor may improve tolerance

Cons

  • EPA and DHA are not separated
  • Molecular form is not identified
  • Purity verification is not disclosed

Warnings

  • Count vitamin A from other supplements, especially during pregnancy or when using retinoid medicines
  • Cod oil is unsuitable for people with fish allergy

Nutrient quality

81 Highest impact

The named cod liver oil source supports identity and provides a moderate fatty-acid amount. Missing molecular form and separate EPA and DHA amounts limit absorption and potency confidence.

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Ingredient transparency

62 Moderate impact

Total omega-3 and vitamin A amounts are stated without a proprietary blend. EPA, DHA, molecular form, other ingredients, and complete directions remain missing.

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Customer satisfaction

73 High impact

The supplied satisfaction average is strong and has very large supporting volume. No specific experience details are provided to assess repeated complaints or alignment with the intended use.

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Value for money

66 High impact

The moderate omega-3 amount and named cod source provide some practical value. Missing active-fatty-acid and purity details make category value only moderate.

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Goals

Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitD Strength of SupportD CoverageA- Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 750 mg

Cod liver oil supplies a moderate total omega-3 amount that may support skin barrier function and inflammatory balance. The small vitamin A contribution adds little direct skin support at the stated amount.

EPA and DHA are not listed separately, so the active fatty-acid profile cannot be confirmed. Molecular form, oxidation protection, and independent purity testing are also absent from the supplied information, limiting confidence in effective skin delivery.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
35 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
3 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
15 mg
Vitamin A
30 mcg RAE
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
750 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
Omega-3 · 750 mg OverallScore30
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The cod liver oil supplies a moderate total omega amount but does not identify EPA and DHA separately. Its molecular form, antioxidant protection, and independent purity testing are not shown in the supplied label data. Cost efficiency is moderate when total omega is used as a proxy for active content.

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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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 forOmega-3
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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