Pros and Cons of
Cod Liver Oil Capsules

On Page 1 of Cod Liver Oil Capsules you learned what to look for in cod liver oil pills. Here you'll learn more about the pros and cons of soft gels and how much they cost.

Pros and Cons of Soft Gels and Capsules

Just like fish oil capsules there are a number of advantages and disadvantages of cod liver oil soft gels compared to liquid oils.

Advantages of Soft Gels:

• Protects the oil from tampering
• Lessens free radical production
• Helps keep ingredients stable
• Protects against UV radiation and light
• Soft gels are easy to take with you
• No aftertaste

Disadvantages of Soft Gels:

• You get less omega 3 fatty acids per dose, compared to using a liquid cod liver oil supplement

• You may pay a higher cost per dose of omega 3's on a gram for gram basis.

Ingredients of Soft Gels and Capsules

Cod Liver Oil Soft Gels

You'll find a variety of different ingredients used to make the soft gels or capsules.

The most common ingredient used to make soft gels is gelatin which may be made from animal collagen (tissues, bones and skin).

You can also get soft gels made from non-animal sources, typically plant-based ingredients.

The soft gel capsule may also contain water, glycerin, and plant cellulose. Manufacturers may add lubricants to prevent the ingredients from clumping together.

Here's more detailed information how soft gels are made.

Cost of Cod Liver Oil Soft Gels

Prices for cod liver oil capsules can vary.

Average prices for a good quality 1000 mg. pure cod liver oil soft gel are $15 - $20 per bottle of 100. So you're looking at paying about 15 - 20 cents per soft gel.

You can find some really inexpensive oils, but you're most likely not getting a 100% pure cod liver oil - so you get what you pay for.

Some of my favorite brands include Nordic Naturals and Carlson Fish Oils. Both companies are the leading manufacturers of good quality, highly purified & tested fish oils.

If you're looking for a good liquid cod liver oil, Twinlab Norwegian Cod Liver Oil has an emulsified cod liver oil that's reported to increase absorption and digestion better than regular cod liver oils.

Below are some cod liver oils available from Amazon.com.

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