Atlantic Cod Liver Oil | Natural Vitamins A and D with Omega-3 | 240 Softgels

Each softgel delivers 700mg of premium Atlantic cod liver oil from Gadus morhua, harvested from the cold, clean waters of the North Atlantic. Naturally provides 1500mcg RAE (5000 IU) Vitamin A, 12.5mcg (500 IU) Vitamin D, 49mg EPA, and 56mg DHA per softgel. Gently extracted and purified to retain naturally occurring nutrients.

Health Canada licensed NPN 80136576. Non-GMO. 240 softgels.

Source

Species: Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)
Origin: North Atlantic Ocean, cold clean waters
Oil source: Cod liver, where cod naturally store high concentrations of vitamins A and D
Softgel shell: Piscine (fish-derived) gelatin | Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians
Antioxidant: d-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) to preserve freshness

What Is Cod Liver Oil and How Is It Different from Fish Oil?

Cod liver oil is extracted from the livers of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), not from the body tissue as with standard fish oil. The liver is where cod naturally concentrate and store vitamins A and D alongside omega-3 fatty acids. This makes cod liver oil unique among marine oils: it provides preformed vitamin A (retinol), vitamin D3, EPA, and DHA in a single whole-food source. Standard fish oil provides EPA and DHA but contains no meaningful vitamin A or D.

Key Benefits

• Natural Vitamin A 1500mcg RAE (5000 IU) per softgel Preformed retinol from cod liver | Supports immune function, vision, skin integrity, and cellular differentiation
• Natural Vitamin D 12.5mcg (500 IU) per softgel Naturally occurring in cod liver oil | Supports calcium absorption, bone mineralization, and immune function
• EPA 49mg per softgel Supports cardiovascular health and a healthy inflammatory response
• DHA 56mg per softgel Primary structural omega-3 in brain tissue (approximately 97%) and the retina (approximately 93%)
• Naturally occurring nutrient complex Vitamins A and D plus EPA and DHA in a single whole-food marine oil, not isolated synthetic nutrients
• North Atlantic source Gadus morhua from cold, clean North Atlantic waters with minimal environmental contaminants
• Piscine gelatin softgel Fish-derived gelatin shell with d-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) to preserve freshness
• Health Canada licensed NPN 80136576
• 240 softgels Up to an 8 month supply at 1 softgel per day

How It Works

Why Cod Liver Oil Naturally Contains Vitamins A and D

The liver is the primary organ for fat-soluble vitamin storage in vertebrates. Atlantic cod accumulate vitamins A and D in their liver from their diet of smaller fish and marine organisms. This natural concentration makes cod liver oil one of the richest whole-food sources of both vitamins simultaneously. The vitamins are present in their natural, preformed state: retinol (vitamin A) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), both of which are directly bioavailable without requiring conversion.

Vitamin A: Preformed Retinol from Cod Liver

Cod liver oil provides preformed vitamin A as retinol, the directly bioavailable form. Plant-based beta-carotene must be converted to retinol by the body, a conversion that is inefficient and highly variable. Retinol from cod liver oil is used directly. Vitamin A is essential for rhodopsin synthesis in the retina (supporting night vision and low-light adaptation), maintenance of mucosal barrier integrity in the respiratory and digestive tracts (the body's first line of immune defence), and cellular differentiation and gene expression throughout the body.

Vitamin D: A Naturally Occurring Dietary Source

Vitamin D is produced in the skin by UVB radiation from sunlight, but modern indoor lifestyles, northern latitudes, sunscreen use, and winter months all limit production. Few foods naturally contain meaningful vitamin D. Cod liver oil is one of the richest natural dietary sources, providing 12.5mcg (500 IU) per softgel. Vitamin D is essential for intestinal calcium absorption, bone mineralization, and both innate and adaptive immune function. Populations at highest risk of suboptimal vitamin D status include those living in northern climates, older adults, individuals with limited sun exposure, and those with darker skin.

Vitamins A and D: Natural Synergy

Vitamins A and D share overlapping roles in immune regulation and cellular differentiation, and their receptors (RAR and VDR) interact at the genomic level. Both are fat-soluble vitamins that work through nuclear receptor pathways to regulate gene expression. Their natural co-occurrence in cod liver oil reflects a whole-food nutrient relationship that has supported human health in northern populations for centuries.

EPA and DHA from Cod Liver

Cod liver oil provides EPA (49mg) and DHA (56mg) per softgel in the natural triglyceride form. EPA supports cardiovascular health through eicosanoid modulation and a healthy inflammatory response. DHA is the primary structural fatty acid in neuronal cell membranes and the retina, supporting cognitive function and visual acuity. While the omega-3 content per softgel is lower than dedicated fish oil supplements, cod liver oil provides EPA and DHA alongside vitamins A and D in a single whole-food source.

Medicinal Ingredients (per softgel)

• Cod Liver Oil (Gadus morhua, liver, North Atlantic) 700mg Naturally providing:
• Vitamin A (retinol): 1500mcg RAE (5000 IU)
• Vitamin D (cholecalciferol): 12.5mcg (500 IU)
• EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid): 49mg
• DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): 56mg

Non-medicinal ingredients: Piscine gelatin (softgel shell), glycerin, purified water, d-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E, as antioxidant). Non-GMO.

Quality and Trust

• NPN 80136576 Licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product
• Source: Gadus morhua, North Atlantic Ocean Cold, clean waters with minimal environmental contaminants
• Gently extracted and purified Retains naturally occurring vitamins A and D, EPA and DHA
• d-alpha tocopherol included Vitamin E as antioxidant to preserve oil freshness
• Non-GMO piscine gelatin softgel
• Third-party tested Purity and potency verified
• 240 softgels Up to an 8 month supply at 1 softgel per day

Who This Is For

• Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians (piscine gelatin softgel shell)
• Do not exceed recommended dosage | High doses of preformed vitamin A can be harmful during pregnancy
• Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking blood thinners, or taking additional vitamin A or D supplements
• Adults seeking a natural whole-food source of vitamins A and D alongside EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids in a single supplement
• Those with limited sunlight exposure, living in northern climates, or with indoor lifestyles who want natural dietary vitamin D support
• Individuals who prefer naturally occurring, preformed vitamins from a traditional whole-food marine oil over isolated synthetic nutrients

How to Use

Adults: Take 1 softgel daily with a meal containing dietary fat, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Fat-soluble vitamins A and D are best absorbed with dietary fat.

Refrigerate after opening to preserve freshness. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Safety and Cautions

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. High doses of preformed vitamin A (retinol) can be harmful, particularly during pregnancy. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking blood-thinning medications, or taking additional vitamin A or D supplements. Refrigerate after opening. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.

NPN 80136576. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All health claims are consistent with Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations.