Cod Liver Oil 500 mg
by GM Germa · softgel capsule · 100 softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 90933 31402 1
- DSLD label 303182
- Serving 1 softgel
- 100 servings
Cod Liver Oil 500 mg by GM Germa lists 9 ingredients, 9 with an amount per serving of 1 softgel, such as 3.12 mcg (125 IU) of vitamin D, 0 mg of calcium, 0 mg of iron and 0 mg of potassium, beside 8 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 22, 2023.
What is in Cod Liver Oil 500 mg?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 softgel. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 0.42 g | 1% | 98% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 97% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | ||
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0% | |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% | |
| Protein | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.12 mcg (125 IU) | 17% | 92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Cod Liver Oil | 400 mg | 88% of 123 products listing fish liver oil give more (median 1 g). | |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acid | 90 mg | 89% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 37 mg | 93% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 36 mg | 94% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg). | |
| Vitamin Aas Retinyl Palmitate | 375 mcg | 42% |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 303182 (entered November 22, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 92% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 3.12 mcg (125 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
- 88% of the 123 products that print an amount of fish liver oil list more than its 0.4 g of cod liver oil (filed by NIH under fish liver oil) (median 1 g).
- 89% of the 2,714 products that print an amount of omega-3 list more than its 90 mg of omega-3 (median 500 mg).
- 93% of the 3,134 products that print an amount of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) list more than its 37 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg).
- 94% of the 3,627 products that print an amount of DHA list more than its 36 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (filed by NIH under DHA) (median 232 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Cod Liver Oil 500 mg's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Cod Liver OilGM Germa 15 shared, 95% alike
- All Natural Gainer ChocolateMRM · off the market 14 shared, 74% alike
- All Natural Gainer Rich VanillaMRM · off the market 14 shared, 70% alike
- Massive Muscle Gainer ChocolateMRM 14 shared, 70% alike
- Natural Massive Muscle Gainer Rich VanillaMRM 14 shared, 70% alike
- Natural Gainer ChocolateMRM · off the market 14 shared, 70% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested Use For adults, take one (1) softgel a day, preferably with food or as directed by your doctor.
- Warnings
- Food allergy warning This product contains fish
- Warnings Use only as directed
- Keep out of the reach of the children Not intended for use by person under the age of 18
- Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing, ask a physician before use. Do not use if taking any medication or have any medical condition
- Do not use if prone to allergic reaction from fish or any of the ingredients
- Do not use if any adverse reactions occur. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. Tamper-Evident Disclosure Do not use this product if seal is torn, broken or missing.
- Storage
- Other information store at 15 degrees to 30 degrees C (59 degrees to 85 degrees F). Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 303182.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): FDA Registered Facility cGMP Compliant 3rd Party Lab Tested Certificate of Analysis.
How many labels does Cod Liver Oil 500 mg have?
One label is on file, entered on November 22, 2023.
- Label 303182 (current) Entered November 22, 2023 · on the market · 100 softgels · UPC 7 90933 31402 1
DSLD also links this label to: Cod Liver Oil (package size difference, same product), Cod Liver Oil (image difference, same product), Cod Liver Oil (package size difference, same product), Cod Liver Oil (package size difference, same product), Cod Liver Oil (image difference, same product), Cod Liver Oil (package size difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Germa Products, LLC (distributor), Miami, FL. All GM Germa products.