Pristine Norwegian Cod Liver Oil
by Swanson EFAs · liquid · 7 fl. Oz.
- Off the market since December 2023 (NIH)
- UPC 0 87614 17081 7
- DSLD label 206497
- Serving 1 tsp (5 ml)
- 40 servings
Pristine Norwegian Cod Liver Oil by Swanson EFAs lists 6 ingredients, 6 with an amount per serving of 1 tsp, such as 540 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 4.5 mcg (180 IU) of vitamin D and 4.5 g of ecOmega norwegian cod liver oil, beside 6 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 24, 2019.
What is in Pristine Norwegian Cod Liver Oil?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tsp. 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 | 40 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 6% | Higher than 87% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% | 66% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | Higher than 63% of 1,759 products listing polyunsaturated fat (median 1 g). | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g | Higher than 81% of 989 products listing monounsaturated fat (median 1 g). | |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | Higher than 61% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol (median 15 mg). |
| Vitamin Aas ecOmega Norwegian Cod Liver OilVitamin A (Form: from ecOmega Norwegian Cod Liver Oil) | 540 mcg RAE | 60% | |
| Vitamin Das ecOmega Norwegian Cod Liver OilVitamin D (Form: from ecOmega Norwegian Cod Liver Oil) | 4.5 mcg (180 IU) | 23% | 89% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| ecOmega Norwegian Cod Liver Oil | 4.5 g | Higher than 81% of 123 products listing fish liver oil (median 1 g). | |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1 g | Higher than 75% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 (median 500 mg). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic AcidEPA (Form: as Triglyceride (Alt. Name: TG)) (Alt. Name: Eicosapentaenoic Acid) | 320 mg | Higher than 53% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic AcidDHA (Form: as Triglyceride (Alt. Name: TG)) (Alt. Name: Docosahexaenoic Acid) | 460 mg | Higher than 79% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 206497 (entered September 24, 2019), 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?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
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 Pristine Norwegian Cod Liver Oil's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Norwegian Cod Liver Oil LemonSynergy 11 shared, 87% alike
- Emulsified Cod Liver Oil Mint FlavorSwanson Premium Brand · off the market 11 shared, 83% alike
- Cod Liver OilPure Encapsulations 10 shared, 83% alike
- CodPure Plus Natural Orange FlavorArctic Oils 10 shared, 81% alike
- Icelandic Cod Liver Oil Natural Lemon FlavorTropical Oasis 10 shared, 79% alike
- Omega-3 4500 mg High DHA Grape FlavorAquaOmega · off the market 10 shared, 78% 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: As a dietary supplement, take one teaspoon (5 ml) per day.
- Warnings
- Do not use if seal is broken.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Warning: Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are taking a blood-thinning medication.
- Contains Fish (Cod).
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Note: Refrigerate after opening to maintain freshness.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 206497.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: natural Lemon flavor, Proprietary Antioxidant Blend.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Guaranteed Purity & Potency.
How many labels does Pristine Norwegian Cod Liver Oil have?
One label is on file, entered on September 24, 2019.
- Label 206497 (current) Entered September 24, 2019 · off the market December 4, 2023 · 7 fl. Oz. · UPC 0 87614 17081 7
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Swanson Health Products (distributor), Fargo, ND. All Swanson EFAs products.