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Is Cod Liver Oil Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Arkogelules

Cod Liver Oil is a food from Arkogelules. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes cod liver oil, a source of omega-3 fatty acids, and gelatin as a capsule material. However, the presence of gelatin raises concerns about animal-derived ingredients.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes cod liver oil, a source of omega-3 fatty acids, and gelatin as a capsule material. However, the presence of gelatin raises concerns about animal-derived ingredients.

Main concern

Gelatin is derived from fish, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Cod liver oil provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
  • Contains vitamins A and D, which are important for immune function and bone health.

Concerns

  • Gelatin is derived from fish, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
  • Potential quality concerns regarding sourcing and processing of fish oil.

Who should avoid this product?

This food may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

  • Is Cod Liver Oil safe in this food?

    Good

    Cod Liver Oil is used here as base. Cod liver oil is a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, which support cardiovascular health and may have anti-inflammatory properties.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Huile de foie de morue

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cod Liver Oil

  • Is Gelatin safe in this food?

    Medium

    Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is used as a capsule material, derived from fish. While it serves a functional purpose, it raises concerns for those avoiding animal products.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Gélatine (poisson)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Gelatin

  • Is Glycerol safe in this food?

    Medium

    Glycerol is used here as solvent. Glycerol acts as a humectant and stabilizer in the capsule, but its synthetic origin may raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: solvent

    Original: Glycérol

    Read the full ingredient profile for Glycerol

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3694055

More from this brand: Arkogelules products in Zerotox

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Allergens detected: fish

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Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Arkogelules — Cod Liver Oil has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox gives Arkogelules — Cod Liver Oil 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Arkogelules — Cod Liver Oil has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cod liver oil. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes cod liver oil, a source of omega-3 fatty acids, and gelatin as a capsule material. However, the presence of gelatin raises concerns about animal-derived ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Cod liver oil provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.; Contains vitamins A and D, which are important for immune function and bone health.. See the Pros section above.
Arkogelules — Cod Liver Oil has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Arkogelules products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: fish. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.