{"product_id":"carlson-norwegian-cod-liver-oil-softgels","title":"Carlson Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Gems (Formerly Called Softgels)(TG)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarlson Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Gems Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlson Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Gems are softgels of cod liver oil that's naturally rich in omega-3s (EPA and DHA) plus vitamins A and D3. The oil comes from cod caught in Norwegian waters, is in the triglyceride (TG) form, and is separated from the liver without chemical solvents. Each batch is tested by an independent laboratory for freshness, potency, and purity — including mercury, cadmium, lead, and PCBs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e | Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftgels (\"Gems\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCod liver oil (triglyceride \/ TG form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally provides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmega-3s (EPA + DHA), vitamin A, vitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorwegian cod, winter and early-spring catch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparated from the liver without chemical solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependently tested (mercury, cadmium, lead, PCBs, and more)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContains fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarlson (a U.S. brand); oil sourced from Norway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Carlson Cod Liver Oil Gems Are For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who want omega-3s plus the naturally occurring vitamins A and D in one softgel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who like cod liver oil but not the taste of the liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a Norwegian-sourced, triglyceride-form cod liver oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who value independent purity testing for heavy metals and PCBs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with a fish allergy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarians and vegans — this is a fish-derived oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant or breastfeeding women, without medical advice — cod liver oil is high in vitamin A, and too much vitamin A in pregnancy isn't recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone on blood-thinning medication, or scheduled for surgery, without talking to their doctor — omega-3s can affect bleeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone already taking a separate vitamin A or high-dose vitamin D supplement, who should account for the amounts here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlson Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Gems are an easy-to-take softgel that provides omega-3s along with the vitamin A and vitamin D naturally found in cod liver oil. The oil is sourced from Norwegian cod and tested for freshness and purity. If you like the benefits of cod liver oil but not the taste of the liquid, these softgels are a convenient alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Carlson Cod Liver Oil Gems Compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCod liver oil vs. regular fish oil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular fish oil comes from the body of the fish and gives mainly EPA and DHA. Cod liver oil comes from the liver and naturally includes vitamins A and D as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoftgels vs. liquid\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftgels are easy to take with no taste. The liquid lets you take a larger amount and adjust the dose. Carlson offers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRegular vs. low-vitamin-A version\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause cod liver oil is naturally high in vitamin A, Carlson also makes a low-vitamin-A version — worth considering if you already get plenty of vitamin A elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Cod Liver Oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCod liver oil is oil extracted from the liver of cod fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike regular fish oil (from the body of the fish), it naturally contains vitamins A and D along with omega-3s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's been used traditionally, especially in northern countries, as a winter source of vitamin D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause it's rich in vitamin A, it's important not to take more than directed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe triglyceride (TG) form used here is close to how the oil occurs naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake as directed on the product label, with a meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake with food that contains some fat to help absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the vitamin A amount in mind if you take other vitamin A or multivitamin supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use if you have a fish allergy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take blood-thinning medication, talk to your doctor before use — cod liver oil is high in vitamin A, and omega-3s can affect bleeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from regular fish oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRegular fish oil comes from the body of the fish and provides mainly EPA and DHA. Cod liver oil comes from the liver, so it naturally includes vitamins A and D as well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eYes — it's made from cod. If you have a fish allergy, do not use this product.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe during pregnancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eCod liver oil is naturally high in vitamin A, and too much vitamin A isn't recommended in pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before using it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eSoftgels or liquid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eThe softgels (\"Gems\") are easy to take with no taste. The liquid lets you take a larger amount and adjust the dose. Carlson offers both, plus a low-vitamin-A version.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs it tested for contaminants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eYes. Each batch is tested by an independent laboratory for freshness, potency, and purity, including mercury, cadmium, lead, and PCBs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs it made in Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eCarlson is a U.S. brand, and the oil is sourced from Norwegian cod. 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