Waitrose & Partners
High Strength Cod Liver Oil 1000mg
82/100
SUPPIE SCORE
60/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
92/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does High Strength Cod Liver Oil 1000mg Do?
Omega-3 EPA & DHA provides 125 mg a day, below the studied range (250-3,000 mg/day). Three of three actives with a studied range are below it.
Does this cod liver oil contain enough omega-3 for cardiovascular benefits?
Is it safe to combine this supplement with a daily multivitamin containing vitamin A?
Can pregnant women safely take this cod liver oil product?
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What Are the Benefits of High Strength Cod Liver Oil 1000mg?
Based on proven scientific research
Bone HealthModerate
Vision SupportModerate
Immune FunctionModerate
Cardiovascular HealthMild
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What Are the Side Effects of Waitrose & Partners High Strength Cod Liver Oil 1000mg?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•Contains 400 µg of preformed vitamin A (retinol); pregnant women or those planning pregnancy should consult a doctor before use, as excess preformed vitamin A is associated with birth defects.
•Derived from cod fish and encapsulated in bovine gelatine, making it unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans, or individuals with fish allergies.
•Provides a modest 125 mg of omega-3 EPA and DHA, posing negligible bleeding risk at the suggested one-capsule daily dose.
•Concurrent use with other supplements containing vitamin A or vitamin D should be monitored to avoid exceeding safe upper daily intake limits.
•Well tolerated by most adults, though mild gastrointestinal symptoms like fishy aftertaste or reflux can occur.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Allergens
Fish
Inactive Ingredients
Beef gelatine
Low RiskGlycerol
Low RiskTocopherol-rich extract
GoodAlpha-tocopherol
GoodSunflower oil
Low RiskMedium chain triglycerides
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Waitrose & Partners High Strength Cod Liver Oil 1000mg?
Cod Liver Oil
1000mg
Omega-3 EPA & DHA
125mg
Vitamin A
400µg RE
Vitamin D3
5µg
Beef Gelatine
Glycerol
Tocopherol-Rich Extract
Alpha-Tocopherol
Sunflower Oil
Medium Chain Triglycerides
Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in High Strength Cod Liver Oil 1000mg compare to the research.
•Omega-3 EPA & DHA — 125 mg a day; studies use 250-3,000 mg/day.
•Vitamin D3 — 5 mcg a day; studies use 15-100 mcg/day; vitamin d3, a preferred form.
•Vitamin A — 1,333 IU a day; studies typically use 1,800 IU/day.
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