Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil provides omega-3 plus vitamins A and D.
Short answer Cod liver oil provides omega-3 plus vitamins A and D. Because of the vitamin A, do not take it if you are pregnant, and do not combine it with other vitamin A supplements.
Cod liver oil or fish oil
Fish oil from the body of the fish has omega-3 without the vitamin A.
An alternative
See omega-3 supplements. Oriflame's Omega 3 is a standard fish oil.
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Questions people ask
What should I know about cod liver oil?
Cod liver oil provides omega-3 plus vitamins A and D.
Can I take this with medication?
Ask a pharmacist or GP first; some supplements interact with medicines.
Do supplements replace a balanced diet?
No. They are meant to add to a varied diet, not stand in for one.
Sources
- NHS: Fish and shellfish (opens in a new tab)
- NHS: Vitamins, supplements and nutrition in pregnancy (opens in a new tab)
Checked 9 October 2026.