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FIQ Cod Liver Oil | Morley – Whole-Food Vitamin A & D in Natural Ratios – Lab Tested
Regular price
$40.00
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Icelandic cod liver oil, 415 mg a softgel, carrying 1,250 IU of vitamin A and 135 IU of vitamin D in the roughly 10:1 ratio the fish stored them. Real retinol and real cholecalciferol, with EPA and DHA riding along. No synthetic or adulterated forms of either vitamin.
For adults who eat little oily fish and want their fat-soluble vitamins from a food. 100 softgels; 1 to 3 daily with meals.
- Icelandic Cod
- Whole-Food Vitamin A & D
- Natural 10:1 Ratio
- 100 Softgels
- No Synthetic Vitamins
- No Adulterated A & D
- No Fillers
- No Seed Oils
Why people use it
- Vitamin A and D, in the ratio the fish made. 1,250 IU of vitamin A to 135 IU of vitamin D, close to the 10:1 that cod liver oil naturally carries. FIQ's position, and ours: no synthetic or adulterated forms of either vitamin, so the pair arrives the way the liver stored them rather than blended into a tank.
- Retinyl esters from animal foods are absorbed almost completely when taken with fat, which is why the directions say with meals.
- Reviews of supplementation trials favour a steady daily intake over an occasional large dose for holding vitamin D status, and cod liver oil is one of very few foods carrying a meaningful amount at all.
- Long-chain omega-3s come with it. 37 mg EPA, 36 mg DHA, and 17 mg of other omega-3s per softgel. These are structural fats in cell membranes. A review of 58 studies found 1,000-1,500 mg a day of combined EPA and DHA, held 12 weeks or more, is what moves the omega-3 index, so treat this as the vitamin A and D product it is, with omega-3s alongside.
- Supports immune health, heart and liver function. That is FIQ's own framing for the formula, and the nutrient-level research behind vitamins A and D is in the drop-down.
Supplement Facts
Serving size 1 softgel capsule; 100 servings per container. Read straight from the manufacturer's panel.
| Nutrient | Per softgel |
|---|---|
| Cholesterol | <5 mg |
| Vitamin A (from cod liver oil) | 375 mcg (1,250 IU) |
| Vitamin D (from cod liver oil) | 3.4 mcg (135 IU) |
| Cod liver oil | 415 mg |
| EPA | 37 mg |
| DHA | 36 mg |
| Other omega-3 fatty acids | 17 mg |
Other ingredients: softgel (bovine gelatin, glycerin, water). Panel as published by the manufacturer. Every product is lab tested; certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
How to use
- Adults: 1 softgel, 1 to 3 times daily with meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
- Take it with a meal that contains fat. Vitamins A and D are fat-soluble; the meal is what carries them.
- Add up every vitamin A source you take. Liver capsules count toward it.
- Omega-3 status is a months-long project. The reviews use 12 weeks as the floor, not two.
Sourcing & making
Cod liver oil from Icelandic cod, in a softgel of bovine gelatin, glycerin, and water. FIQ's formulation position is that the vitamins are the ones the fish made: no synthetic or adulterated forms of A or D, and the roughly 10:1 ratio kept intact. Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
Full ingredients
- Cod liver oil (Icelandic) - 415 mg per softgel
- Naturally occurring vitamin A - 375 mcg (1,250 IU)
- Naturally occurring vitamin D - 3.4 mcg (135 IU)
- EPA 37 mg, DHA 36 mg, other omega-3 fatty acids 17 mg
- Other Ingredients: Softgel (bovine gelatin, glycerin, water)
Who it's for — and who it isn't
Good fit for:
- Adults who eat little oily fish and want vitamin A and D from a food rather than an isolate
- People already on whole-food copper who want the retinol side of that pairing
- Practitioners who prefer cod liver oil to retinyl palmitate and D2 on a label
Probably not for you if:
- You have a fish allergy. This is derived from fish.
Testing & quality
Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround. Email us with your lot number and we'll start it.
The research behind the ingredients
Published research on the ingredients in this product, for education. These studies were not conducted on this product.
Cod liver oil (EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids)
The influence of dietary and supplemental omega-3 fatty acids on the omega-3 index: A scoping review
Frontiers in Nutrition · 2023 · systematic review · n=58 original research articles
Reviewing 58 studies, the authors report that about 1,000-1,500 mg/day of combined EPA and DHA for at least 12 weeks is the intake most consistently associated with reaching an omega-3 index of 8% or more, and that triglyceride-form oils are absorbed better than ethyl esters.
Naturally occurring vitamin D in cod liver oil
Vitamin D daily dose review, 2024
Nutrients · 2024 · mechanistic review
Reviewing supplementation trials, the authors report that 2000 IU (50 µg) of vitamin D daily keeps serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D above 50 nmol/L in more than 99% of adults and above 75 nmol/L in more than 90%, without safety signals in multi-year randomized trials.
Preformed vitamin A (retinol and retinyl esters) in beef liver
Vitamin A forms and sources review, 2021
Nutrients · 2021 · mechanistic review
This review reports that liver carries tens of milligrams of retinol and retinyl esters per 100 g, that retinyl esters from animal foods are almost completely absorbed when eaten with fat, and that vitamin A is required for rhodopsin formation, gene regulation, immune function and cell differentiation.
Evidence note: Strong at the nutrient level: vitamin A, vitamin D and long-chain EPA/DHA each have substantial randomized human evidence, and FIQ's panel now publishes the per-softgel amounts (375 mcg vitamin A, 3.4 mcg vitamin D, 37 mg EPA, 36 mg DHA), so a serving can be compared directly against those trial intakes. The trials studied the nutrients rather than this particular oil.
FAQ
How much vitamin A and D is in a softgel?
Both come from the oil rather than from added isolates.
What does the 10:1 ratio mean?
It is the natural proportion of vitamin A to vitamin D in cod liver oil, measured in international units: 1,250 IU of A to 135 IU of D on this panel, roughly ten to one. FIQ's point is that the two arrive together in the ratio the fish stored them, rather than being added separately after processing.
Should I take it with food?
Yes, with a meal that has fat in it. Vitamins A and D are fat-soluble, and retinyl esters from animal foods absorb best that way. The directions call for 1 to 3 softgels daily with meals.
Can I take it with the beef liver capsules?
You can, and here is the arithmetic. One softgel is 375 mcg RAE of preformed vitamin A; six beef liver capsules run roughly 1,200 mcg RAE. Add every source and talk the total through with your provider.
Can I get a certificate of analysis?
Yes. Every product is lab tested and certificates of analysis are available on request, about a 2-week turnaround. Email us with your lot number and we'll start it.
Pairs well with
- FIQ Recuperate (Copper & Boron) — copper is the other half of the copper-and-retinol pairing
- FIQ Wheat Germ Oil (Vitamin E) — the whole-food fat-soluble antioxidant that sits alongside A and D
- 100% Grass-Fed Beef Liver — more whole-food retinol; count your total preformed vitamin A if you take both
Cautions
- Count every source, including liver capsules.
- Derived from fish. Avoid with a fish allergy.
- Contains a bovine gelatin softgel. Noted if you're following a plant-based diet.
- Consult a medical doctor before use if you are pregnant, nursing, have or suspect a medical condition, or are taking any other medications. Keep out of reach of children. Store cool and dry, away from direct sunlight.
Lab Tested
Every product. COA on request, ~2 weeks.
Small Batch
Made in small batches, about as close to homemade as a capsule gets.
Every Amount Printed
Seven lines on the panel, each with a number.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nutrient figures are approximate reference values, not a lot-specific assay. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
Regular price
$40.00
Icelandic cod liver oil, 415 mg a softgel, carrying 1,250 IU of vitamin A and 135 IU of vitamin D in the roughly 10:1 ratio the fish stored them. Real retinol and real cholecalciferol, with EPA and DHA riding along. No synthetic or adulterated forms of either vitamin.
For adults who eat little oily fish and want their fat-soluble vitamins from a food. 100 softgels; 1 to 3 daily with meals.
- Icelandic Cod
- Whole-Food Vitamin A & D
- Natural 10:1 Ratio
- 100 Softgels
- No Synthetic Vitamins
- No Adulterated A & D
- No Fillers
- No Seed Oils
Why people use it
- Vitamin A and D, in the ratio the fish made. 1,250 IU of vitamin A to 135 IU of vitamin D, close to the 10:1 that cod liver oil naturally carries. FIQ's position, and ours: no synthetic or adulterated forms of either vitamin, so the pair arrives the way the liver stored them rather than blended into a tank.
- Retinyl esters from animal foods are absorbed almost completely when taken with fat, which is why the directions say with meals.
- Reviews of supplementation trials favour a steady daily intake over an occasional large dose for holding vitamin D status, and cod liver oil is one of very few foods carrying a meaningful amount at all.
- Long-chain omega-3s come with it. 37 mg EPA, 36 mg DHA, and 17 mg of other omega-3s per softgel. These are structural fats in cell membranes. A review of 58 studies found 1,000-1,500 mg a day of combined EPA and DHA, held 12 weeks or more, is what moves the omega-3 index, so treat this as the vitamin A and D product it is, with omega-3s alongside.
- Supports immune health, heart and liver function. That is FIQ's own framing for the formula, and the nutrient-level research behind vitamins A and D is in the drop-down.
Supplement Facts
Serving size 1 softgel capsule; 100 servings per container. Read straight from the manufacturer's panel.
| Nutrient | Per softgel |
|---|---|
| Cholesterol | <5 mg |
| Vitamin A (from cod liver oil) | 375 mcg (1,250 IU) |
| Vitamin D (from cod liver oil) | 3.4 mcg (135 IU) |
| Cod liver oil | 415 mg |
| EPA | 37 mg |
| DHA | 36 mg |
| Other omega-3 fatty acids | 17 mg |
Other ingredients: softgel (bovine gelatin, glycerin, water). Panel as published by the manufacturer. Every product is lab tested; certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
How to use
- Adults: 1 softgel, 1 to 3 times daily with meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
- Take it with a meal that contains fat. Vitamins A and D are fat-soluble; the meal is what carries them.
- Add up every vitamin A source you take. Liver capsules count toward it.
- Omega-3 status is a months-long project. The reviews use 12 weeks as the floor, not two.
Sourcing & making
Cod liver oil from Icelandic cod, in a softgel of bovine gelatin, glycerin, and water. FIQ's formulation position is that the vitamins are the ones the fish made: no synthetic or adulterated forms of A or D, and the roughly 10:1 ratio kept intact. Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
Full ingredients
- Cod liver oil (Icelandic) - 415 mg per softgel
- Naturally occurring vitamin A - 375 mcg (1,250 IU)
- Naturally occurring vitamin D - 3.4 mcg (135 IU)
- EPA 37 mg, DHA 36 mg, other omega-3 fatty acids 17 mg
- Other Ingredients: Softgel (bovine gelatin, glycerin, water)
Who it's for — and who it isn't
Good fit for:
- Adults who eat little oily fish and want vitamin A and D from a food rather than an isolate
- People already on whole-food copper who want the retinol side of that pairing
- Practitioners who prefer cod liver oil to retinyl palmitate and D2 on a label
Probably not for you if:
- You have a fish allergy. This is derived from fish.
Testing & quality
Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround. Email us with your lot number and we'll start it.
The research behind the ingredients
Published research on the ingredients in this product, for education. These studies were not conducted on this product.
Cod liver oil (EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids)
The influence of dietary and supplemental omega-3 fatty acids on the omega-3 index: A scoping review
Frontiers in Nutrition · 2023 · systematic review · n=58 original research articles
Reviewing 58 studies, the authors report that about 1,000-1,500 mg/day of combined EPA and DHA for at least 12 weeks is the intake most consistently associated with reaching an omega-3 index of 8% or more, and that triglyceride-form oils are absorbed better than ethyl esters.
Naturally occurring vitamin D in cod liver oil
Vitamin D daily dose review, 2024
Nutrients · 2024 · mechanistic review
Reviewing supplementation trials, the authors report that 2000 IU (50 µg) of vitamin D daily keeps serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D above 50 nmol/L in more than 99% of adults and above 75 nmol/L in more than 90%, without safety signals in multi-year randomized trials.
Preformed vitamin A (retinol and retinyl esters) in beef liver
Vitamin A forms and sources review, 2021
Nutrients · 2021 · mechanistic review
This review reports that liver carries tens of milligrams of retinol and retinyl esters per 100 g, that retinyl esters from animal foods are almost completely absorbed when eaten with fat, and that vitamin A is required for rhodopsin formation, gene regulation, immune function and cell differentiation.
Evidence note: Strong at the nutrient level: vitamin A, vitamin D and long-chain EPA/DHA each have substantial randomized human evidence, and FIQ's panel now publishes the per-softgel amounts (375 mcg vitamin A, 3.4 mcg vitamin D, 37 mg EPA, 36 mg DHA), so a serving can be compared directly against those trial intakes. The trials studied the nutrients rather than this particular oil.
FAQ
How much vitamin A and D is in a softgel?
Both come from the oil rather than from added isolates.
What does the 10:1 ratio mean?
It is the natural proportion of vitamin A to vitamin D in cod liver oil, measured in international units: 1,250 IU of A to 135 IU of D on this panel, roughly ten to one. FIQ's point is that the two arrive together in the ratio the fish stored them, rather than being added separately after processing.
Should I take it with food?
Yes, with a meal that has fat in it. Vitamins A and D are fat-soluble, and retinyl esters from animal foods absorb best that way. The directions call for 1 to 3 softgels daily with meals.
Can I take it with the beef liver capsules?
You can, and here is the arithmetic. One softgel is 375 mcg RAE of preformed vitamin A; six beef liver capsules run roughly 1,200 mcg RAE. Add every source and talk the total through with your provider.
Can I get a certificate of analysis?
Yes. Every product is lab tested and certificates of analysis are available on request, about a 2-week turnaround. Email us with your lot number and we'll start it.
Pairs well with
- FIQ Recuperate (Copper & Boron) — copper is the other half of the copper-and-retinol pairing
- FIQ Wheat Germ Oil (Vitamin E) — the whole-food fat-soluble antioxidant that sits alongside A and D
- 100% Grass-Fed Beef Liver — more whole-food retinol; count your total preformed vitamin A if you take both
Cautions
- Count every source, including liver capsules.
- Derived from fish. Avoid with a fish allergy.
- Contains a bovine gelatin softgel. Noted if you're following a plant-based diet.
- Consult a medical doctor before use if you are pregnant, nursing, have or suspect a medical condition, or are taking any other medications. Keep out of reach of children. Store cool and dry, away from direct sunlight.
Lab Tested
Every product. COA on request, ~2 weeks.
Small Batch
Made in small batches, about as close to homemade as a capsule gets.
Every Amount Printed
Seven lines on the panel, each with a number.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nutrient figures are approximate reference values, not a lot-specific assay. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
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