5. Carlson Wild Norwegian Cod Liver Oil
Price: $$
Type: liquid
Key ingredients: vitamin A (cod liver oil and retinyl palmitate), vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids
Carlson has been around since 1965 as a trusted name in the cod liver oil game. This oil is certified by International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS), an agency that ensures the quality, purity, and safety of products.
On top of vitamin D, E, and omega-3 fats, this supplement has 28 percent of the DV for vitamin A per serving.
Reviewers say it works for everything from clearing acne to strengthening joints to relieving pain and inflammation. As a bonus, some love how it tastes way better than the cod liver oil from their youth. (But others complain about the lemony flavor. Can’t win ‘em all.)
6. Swanson Vitamin A
Price: $
Type: softgel
Key ingredients: vitamin A (cod liver oil), soybean oil
If you’re looking for straight-up vitamin A with no added vites, this is it. Sourced from cod liver oil and vitamin A palmitate, this softgel capsule will do the trick.
It does have soybean oil to aid in absorption, which some reviewers don’t love — some because it’s a GMO crop; others because they stay away from soy. Pros, though: Reviewers like the pills are easy to swallow and don’t have an aftertaste or bad smell. It’s also pretty cheap for what you get.
Swanson products are third-party tested. This supplement has 200 percent of the DV for vitamin A.
