Are You Taking The Wrong Cod Liver Oil?

10 Essential Questions To Ask Your Cod Liver Oil Brand

AzureWell’s Alaskan Cod Liver Oil is wild-caught Alaskan cod liver from sustainably harvested from the cold, pristine Arctic waters of the Bering Sea. To safeguard the integrity of the oil’s delicate nutrients, the cod are carefully preserved at low temperatures to ensure optimal freshness and nutrient stability. The cleaning process does not require heavy manipulation, high heat processing, or the use of harsh solvents to clean and purify the cod. It is able to separate the saturated fats and leave a cleaner, more premium omega-3 fatty acid—in its natural triglyceride form.

Most fish supplements are synthetically injected with DHA and EPA to concentrate the amounts. But, such altered oil does not occur in nature and requires a complex process that breaks the natural glycerol structure of the oil, esterifying the DHA and EPA and burdening the liver. In contrast, with our AzureWell Alaskan Cod Liver Oil, we don’t incorporate any adulterated or synthetic forms of vitamin A, vitamin D, or synthetic injections of DHA and EPA.

AzureWell’s specifications for cod liver oil require the natural triglyceride form of DHA and EPA and its natural balance between vitamins A and D at a ratio of 10:1.

As with anything, the health benefits of cod liver oil are only as good as its source. And unfortunately, not all cod liver oil meets the high standards of AzureWell. Below, we have compiled a list of 10 questions to ask any other brand you may consider purchasing.

10 Essential Questions To Ask About Any Other Cod Liver Oil You May Consider Purchasing

1. Is your cod liver oil in the natural triglyceride form or the ethyl ester form?

AzureWell’s Answer: Our cod liver oil is in its natural triglyceride form to ensure stability, bioavailability, and potency. 

2. Do you add synthetic DHA, EPA, or vitamins A and D (from irradiated sheep lanolin)?

AzureWell’s Answer: We maintain the cod liver oil’s naturally occurring nutrient profile and never adulterate it by injecting synthetic DHA, EPA, or other vitamins into the cod liver oil.

3. How is your cod liver oil processed, and do you use high heat, harsh solvents, or heavy manipulation?

AzureWell’s Answer: Our oil is processed at low temperatures without harsh solvents, preserving its natural structure and nutrient integrity.

4. Where is your cod sourced from, and is it ethically and sustainably harvested?

AzureWell’s Answer: Our cod is wild-caught from the pristine, cold waters of the Bering Sea and Alaskan coast, following strict sustainability practices that support responsible fisheries' management.

5. How do you ensure freshness and prevent oxidation or rancidity in your cod liver oil?

AzureWell’s Answer: To protect the delicate nutrients in the oil, the cod are carefully kept at low temperatures from catch through processing, then the oil is nitrogen flushed during bottling to prevent oxidation. Most importantly, our Cod Liver Oil is in the triglyceride form, which naturally safeguards it from oxidation.

6. Do you test your cod liver oil for heavy metals, contaminants, and oxidation levels?

AzureWell’s Answer: Yes! Our oil undergoes rigorous third-party testing to ensure it meets and exceeds international purity and safety standards.

7. Does your cod liver oil have a high potency of DHA, EPA, and vitamins A and D?

AzureWell’s Answer: You will never see unnatural “high potency” amounts of DHA, EPA, or vitamins A and D. We maintain the potency delivered by nature in the stable, highly bioavailable, triglyceride forms of DHA and EPA along with vitamins A and D in their naturally occurring ratio. Be aware, in the marketplace, higher level nutrient profiles are often achieved by injecting synthetics into the formula.

8. Do you use nitrogen flushing or other methods to maintain the stability and purity of your product?

AzureWell’s Answer: Yes! Our oil is bottled in a nitrogen-flushed environment to protect against oxidation and maintain freshness.

9. Does your cod liver oil contain Pro-Resolving Mediators (PRMs) or other beneficial marine nutrients?

AzureWell’s Answer: Yes! Our cod liver oil naturally contains Pro-Resolving Mediators (PRMs)—bioactive compounds that support inflammation resolution and immune health.

10. How does your brand compare to others in terms of purity, potency, and bioavailability?

AzureWell’s Answer: Unlike many brands, AzureWell never uses synthetic additives, and we ensure our oil remains in the natural triglyceride form for maximum absorption.

At AzureWell, our goal is to maintain an unaltered, naturally occurring nutrient profile that is rigorously tested for identity, purity (including heavy metals), strength, and composition,  exceeding national and international quality and purity standards.

Free from solvents, undesirable preservatives, and artificial flavors, Alaskan Cod Liver Oil is non-GMO and is bottled and packaged in a nitrogen-flushed environment to prevent oxidation. We think it’s the best, and we’re confident you’ll like it, too!