Norwegian Cod Liver Oil 400 mg
by 21st Century · softgel capsule · 110 softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 40985 21168 7
- DSLD label 326337
- Serving 1 softgel
- 110 servings
Norwegian Cod Liver Oil 400 mg by 21st Century lists 5 ingredients, 5 with an amount per serving of 1 softgel, such as 375 mcg of vitamin A, 3.4 mcg (136 IU) of vitamin D3 and 400 mg of cod liver oil. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 21, 2025.
What is in Norwegian Cod Liver Oil 400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Cod Liver Oil | 375 mcg | 42% | |
| Vitamin D3as Cod Liver Oil | 3.4 mcg (136 IU) | 17% | 91% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Cod Liver Oil | 400 mg | 88% of 123 products listing fish liver oil give more (median 1 g). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acidas Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 37 mg | 93% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acidas Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 45 mg | 92% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 326337 (entered May 21, 2025), 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:
- 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)).
- 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).
- 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).
- 92% of the 3,627 products that print an amount of DHA list more than its 45 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?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Cod Liver Oil 425 mgNOW same ingredients
- Norwegian Cod Liver OilSolgar · off the market same ingredients
- Cod Liver Oil 550 mgSimply Supplements same ingredients
- Cod Liver Oil 1000 mgBIOVEA same ingredients
- Cod Liver Oil 1000 mgSimply Supplements same ingredients
- High Strength Cod Liver Oil 1000 mgSimply Supplements same ingredients
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: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) softgel daily with any meal or as directed by a healthcare provider. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Individual results may vary.
- Warnings
- Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- Warning: If pregnant, nursing, taking any medications (especially blood thinners), planning any medical or surgical procedure or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.
- Contains fish (cod).
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten free Non-GMO
- No added yeast, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 326337.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified.
How many labels does Norwegian Cod Liver Oil 400 mg have?
4 labels are on file under this name since August 23, 2019: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 326337 (current) Entered May 21, 2025 · on the market · 110 softgels · UPC 7 40985 21168 7
- Label 258481 Entered January 22, 2022 · off the market July 18, 2023 · 110 softgels · UPC 7 40985 21168 7
- Label 233579 Entered January 22, 2021 · off the market August 5, 2020 · 110 softgels · UPC 7 40985 21168 7
- Label 205570 Entered August 23, 2019 · off the market August 6, 2021 · 110 softgels · UPC 7 40985 21168 7
DSLD also links this label to: Norwegian Cod Liver Oil (image 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 21st Century HealthCare, Inc. (manufacturer), Tempe, AZ. All 21st Century products.