Solgar
Cod Liver Oil Softgels (Vitamin A & D Supplement)
90/100
SUPPIE SCORE
85/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
94/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Cod Liver Oil Softgels (Vitamin A & D Supplement) Do?
Solgar Cod Liver Oil provides effective vitamin A and D dosages supported by strong evidence for bone and immune health; formulation is clean and safe for most adults, though fish allergy caution and pregnancy consultation advised.
What are the benefits of vitamin A and D from cod liver oil?
How does cod liver oil support immune health?
Is this supplement suitable for daily bone health maintenance?
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What Are the Benefits of Cod Liver Oil Softgels (Vitamin A & D Supplement)?
Based on proven scientific research
Bone HealthVery strong
Immune SupportStrong
Vision HealthModerate
Skin HealthModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of Solgar Cod Liver Oil Softgels (Vitamin A & D Supplement)?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•Vitamin A dosage at 1,500 IU is below the 10,000 IU upper limit, reducing hypervitaminosis A risk for most adults when used as directed.
•Vitamin D at 400 IU is well within safe daily limits (up to 4,000 IU), with low potential for toxicity.
•Cod liver oil may contain trace fish allergens; suitable for most but avoid if allergic to fish.
•Not recommended during pregnancy without medical advice due to vitamin A risks, though levels here are moderate.
•Potential mild interactions with blood thinners like warfarin due to omega-3 traces in cod liver oil; consult physician.
•Generally safe for long-term use in healthy adults, but monitor vitamin levels with high-dose multivitamins.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Allergens
Fish (cod)
Inactive Ingredients
Gelatin
Low RiskVegetable glycerin
Low RiskWater
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Solgar Cod Liver Oil Softgels (Vitamin A & D Supplement)?
Cod Liver Oil
460 mg
Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate)
1,500 IU
Vitamin D (as ergocalciferol)
400 IU
Gelatin
Vegetable Glycerin
Water
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Cod Liver Oil Softgels (Vitamin A & D Supplement) compare to the research.
•Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) — 450 mcg per serving; studies typically use 700-900 mcg/day. This range is provisional until reviewed.
•Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) — retinyl palmitate is one of the better-absorbed, well-studied forms of vitamin A.
•Vitamin D (as ergocalciferol) — 10 mcg per serving, which covers the daily reference intake (5 mcg EU NRV, 20 mcg US DV); higher-dose studies use 15-100 mcg/day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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