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Natures Aid Cod Liver Oil 1000 mg

Cod liver oil · Capsule

Why this score?
Testing & evidence
3/25
Ingredient/formulation quality
11/20
Value
10/20
Dose transparency
9/15
Manufacturer transparency
9/10
Label/ingredient transparency
8/10
Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing transparency: 3/25
CapsuleFormat
170 mg EPA + DHADaily dose
180 capsulesPack size
—Price/day
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The score, explained

Our scoring methodology
Testing & evidence12.8/100
3 points contributed · weighting 25
Ingredient/formulation quality55/100
11 points contributed · weighting 20
Value50/100
10 points contributed · weighting 20
Dose transparency60/100
9 points contributed · weighting 15
Manufacturer transparency85/100
9 points contributed · weighting 10
Label/ingredient transparency80/100
8 points contributed · weighting 10

The score compares product data, not medical effectiveness or individual suitability. Prime and affiliate commission contribute no points.

Testing & evidence

Testing claimed

Evidence status
Testing claimed
Manufacturer statement
Manufacturer page says: "All products are subjected to a strict quality assurance system put in place by our on-site laboratory, to test each product at every stage: from raw material to finished product."
Laboratory
Not recorded
Certification body
Not recorded
Batch
Not recorded
Batch-specific report
Not established in this record
Report date
Not recorded
Evidence checked
2026-09-14 10:46:46

Dose & value

Source / form
Cod liver oilCapsule
Daily dose
170 mgEPA 80 mg · DHA 90 mgBelow AHA dietary benchmark
Serving size
1 capsule
Pack size
180 capsules
Servings per day
1
Price per day
—
Price last checked
Not disclosed

Daily cost uses the recorded label serving; a larger dose earns no value advantage. The label serving is not a recommendation for your personal intake.

Omega-3 formulation details

Oil source / comparison type
Cod liver oil
Oil form (TG / rTG / EE / phospholipids), if disclosed
Not disclosed
Source oil / serving (mg)
1000
Total omega-3 / serving (mg), if disclosed
254
EPA / serving (mg)
80
DHA / serving (mg)
90
EPA + DHA / serving (mg)
170
EPA / day (mg)
80
DHA / day (mg)
90
EPA + DHA / day (mg)
170
EPA + DHA / source oil (%)
17
EPA:DHA ratio
0.89:1
Species / source detail
Cod; North Atlantic
Capsules or ml / day on comparison basis
1
Pack size as labelled
180 capsules
Recommended serving / frequency
1 capsule daily
Comparison basis for a serving range
Not disclosed
Other omega-3 fatty acids
Not separately disclosed
Vitamin A / serving (micrograms)
800
Vitamin D / serving (micrograms)
5
Other active ingredients
Vitamins A and D3
Flavour
Liver Oil
Capsule / shell material
Gelatin (bovine, manufacturer), glycerine
Allergen statement
Fish; check other ingredients
Vegan / vegetarian label status
Contains marine oil; not vegan or vegetarian
Sustainability claim (unverified)
Not reviewed
Testing / purity claim (unverified)
Not separately recorded; testing review pending
Oxidation evidence review status
Testing review pending
Contaminant evidence review status
Testing review pending

Product sources & research notes

Listing and manufacturer details describe the label; they do not independently verify product claims. Check the current pack before use.

Ingredients & suitability

Excipients
Pure Cod Liver Oil, Gelatin, Glycerine, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3 Prep
Allergens
Fish; check other ingredients
Carrier / source
Not disclosed — check the current label
Other active ingredients
Vitamins A and D3

Manufacturer transparency

Brand
Natures Aid
Legal company
Natures Aid Ltd
Manufacturing model
In-house
Manufacturing location
United Kingdom (Lancashire)

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What the record makes clear

  • Active amount is disclosed.
  • The current record does not support a daily cost calculation.

What to keep in mind

  • Verify the current label and the batch covered by any testing report.
  • A product score cannot determine whether you need a supplement.

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Testing & evidence
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Ingredient/formulation quality
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Value
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Dose transparency
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Manufacturer transparency
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Label/ingredient transparency
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Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing evidence
Evidence status
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Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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Value
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Dose transparency
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Manufacturer transparency
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Label/ingredient transparency
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Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing evidence
Evidence status
Recognised certification
Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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Testing & evidence
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Ingredient/formulation quality
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Value
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Dose transparency
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Manufacturer transparency
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Label/ingredient transparency
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Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing evidence
Evidence status
Recognised certification
Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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