Icelandic Cod Liver Oil was created by Iceland Health®, a company that has created a variety of Fish Oil-based supplements. This formula contains 800 mg of EAP and 700mg of DHA derived from Cod Oil.

We were glad to see that Icelandic Cod Liver Oil contains optimal levels of EPA and DHA. These two fatty acids are the most heavily studied Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and they have been found to have a profound affect on health. Innumerable studies both in the US and worldwide have found that these healthy fats can help increase cardiovascular health in both healthy individuals and in those who have suffered some kind of cardiac event. Omega-3 Fatty Acids can even inhibit cholesterol from sticking to artery walls and forming blockages.

They also have been found to be able to lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. Individuals, who have joint issues, are often encouraged to take them because these healthy fats can increase flexibility, ease inflammation and reduce pain. They are also being studied as a way to augment cognitive health in dementia patients and individuals with ADD.

There are many different types of Fish Oil products available. Some consumers believe that Cod Liver Oil is the most effective, but according to our research, formulas that contain a mix of salmon, tuna, cod and anchovies work extremely well. In fact, anchovies are usually less contaminated by pollutants, because they are low on the fish food chain. Filtration is a really important part of the processing of Fish Oil products, because it insures that contaminates have been removed, while preserving the potency of the oil. Pharmaceutical-grade Fish Oil has been shown to be the safest bet, but we have also seen some developers go the extra mile and offer consumers products that have gone through a 40-step filtration process, which preservatives quality, while insuring safety.

Many people grew up either being told to take a teaspoon of Cod Liver Oil or hearing about how our parents had to, in order to augment health. Cod Liver Oil is also reputed to taste bad, but in reality, Fish Oil only smells and tastes bad when the developer uses cheap raw materials, or if the materials are harvested far from the manufacturing plant. As a result, some developers try to mask the smell and taste with flavoring.

To avoid this issue, we usually suggest using products that are created in the same area that the fish are harvested, which is a feature some developers provide and readily discuss on their websites. Also, some consumers have trouble using liquid-based supplements, such as this one, but luckily, there are products on the market that use an effective soft gel technology. These products tend to be much easier to use and have no after taste.

• Moderately priced
• Offering price breaks for multiple orders
• Contains EPA and DHA

• Filtration procedure is not discussed
• Product may not contain salmon, tuna or anchovy oil

Fish Oil-based products, such as Icelandic Cod Liver Oil, can help users increase their intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, like EPA and DHA, which have been shown to be able to augment joint, immune, cardiovascular and cognitive health. However, we had some questions about their filtration procedures, so we decided to give them a call. We had a hard time getting through to them, and when we did, no one could answer our questions.

As we discussed above, filtration is a very important part of creating a highly effective and safe Fish Oil product. In general, we believe that customer’s questions and concerns should be addressed quickly and knowledgeably by the developer’s customer care department. The fact that this was not the case with this product was troubling. We always suggest using products created by developers who have a reputation for standing behind their products and providing top notch customer care, as well as offering 60-day money-back guarantees and hassle-free returns.