Norwegian Cod Liver Oil
by Mason Natural · softgel capsule · 100 softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 3 11845 05341 1
- DSLD label 244787
- Serving 1 softgel
- 100 servings
Norwegian Cod Liver Oil by Mason Natural lists 7 ingredients, 7 with an amount per serving of 1 softgel, such as 2,049 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 3.4 mcg (136 IU) of vitamin D3 and 415 mg of cod liver oil. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 22, 2021.
What is in Norwegian Cod Liver Oil?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Cod Liver Oil, Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: from Cod Liver Oil, and added as Retinyl Palmitate) Note: 1,250 IU | 2,049 mcg RAE | 230% | |
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol, Cod Liver OilVitamin D3 (Form: from Cod Liver Oil) (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 135 IU | 3.4 mcg (136 IU) | 15% | 91% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Cod Liver Oil | 415 mg | 76% of 123 products listing fish liver oil give more (median 1 g). | |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 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). | |
| Other Fatty Acids | 17 mg | 92% of 136 products listing fatty acids give more (median 60 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 244787 (entered April 22, 2021), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. 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:
- 91% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 3.4 mcg (136 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
- 89% of the 2,714 products that print an amount of omega-3 list more than its 90 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids (filed by NIH under 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).
- 92% of the 136 products that print an amount of fatty acids list more than its 17 mg of other fatty acids (filed by NIH under fatty acids) (median 60 mg).
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?
3 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Norwegian Cod Liver OilWonder Laboratories same ingredients
- Formula 754DC same ingredients
- Formula 754 All Natural Norwegian Cod Liver OilDC same ingredients
- Cod Liver Oil Plus Vitamins A & D3Spring Valley 7 shared, 91% alike
- Norwegian Cod Liver Oil plus Vitamins A & D3Mason Natural 7 shared, 91% alike
- Cod Liver OilPuritan's Pride 7 shared, 91% 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
- Directions: Adults and children 12 years of age and older - Take one softgel daily, preferably with food, as a dietary supplement.
- Warnings
- Allergen Certification - This product contains highly refined fish cod liver oil.
- Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your physician before use.
- Discontinue use and consult your physician if any adverse reactions occur.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Tamper-Evident Seal: Do not use product if seal appears tampered.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Guaranteed no added: Sugar,wheat, starch, corn, dairy, gluten, yeast, artificial colors or flavors, preservatives. Sodium free.
- Gluten free
- Storage
- Store in a dry place under controlled room temperature: 20 degrees - 25 degrees C (68 degrees - 77 degrees F).
Source: label statements in DSLD label 244787.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, natural Mixed Tocopherols, purified Water.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Mason guarantee Laboratory Tested cGMP Certified Good Manufacturing Practice.
How many labels does Norwegian Cod Liver Oil have?
One label is on file, entered on April 22, 2021.
- Label 244787 (current) Entered April 22, 2021 · on the market · 100 softgels · UPC 3 11845 05341 1
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Mason Vitamins, Inc. (distributor), Miami Lakes, FL. All Mason Natural products.