Overview

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 27 Researches
7.2
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 3 Reviews
8.3
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 3 Soft Gels
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Calories
35
 
Total Fat
3 g
4%
Saturated Fat
0.5 g
3%
Trans Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
15 mg
5%
Vitamin A
30 mcg RAE
3%
Total Omega-3s
750 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
240 mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
360 mg
Other Omega-3s
150 mg

Top Medical Research Studies

8
EPA benefits psoriatic skin health
We aimed to understand how eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) affects psoriasis, a skin condition known for causing redness, irritation, and thickened skin. By creating skin models that reflect both healthy and psoriatic conditions, we were able to assess the impact of EPA directly on lipid profiles—a key factor in skin health.

Our research revealed that in psoriatic skin models, there was a notable increase in certain fatty acids linked to inflammation, such as arachidonic acid (AA) and linoleic acid (LA). However, when we supplemented the media with EPA, we noticed a significant shift. The levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), rose in both epidermal and dermal tissues.

More importantly, the addition of EPA helped to balance the production of lipid mediators in the skin. We observed increases in several anti-inflammatory molecules, such as prostaglandin E (PGE) and 12-hydroxyeicosapentaenoic acid (12-HEPE), indicating a move toward a more stable and healthier skin environment. These results suggest that EPA could play an important role in managing psoriasis by promoting a healthier lipid balance in the skin, potentially easing symptoms and encouraging skin healing.
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9
Eicosapentaenoic acid benefits psoriasis
We assessed the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid, on psoriasis through intravenous administration in a series of studies. The investigation aimed to understand whether replacing arachidonic acid, which has pro-inflammatory properties, with EPA could be beneficial for patients suffering from psoriasis.

Participants received daily infusions of either an EPA-based lipid emulsion or a conventional n-6 lipid emulsion. Throughout the studies, we closely monitored the clinical progression of psoriasis, along with specific inflammatory markers in the blood.

Our findings were notable: the group receiving the n-3 fatty acid treatment showed a significantly higher response rate. We observed a remarkable tenfold increase in specific products derived from neutrophils, indicating enhanced benefits from EPA. Additionally, plasma levels of EPA rose swiftly within just a few days of treatment.

In summary, our research suggests that intravenous administration of n-3 fatty acids effectively reduces psoriasis symptoms, likely due to alterations in inflammatory processes. This rapid response contrasts sharply with slower improvements seen with oral supplementation of fatty acids.
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9
Rapid improvement in psoriasis
We explored the effectiveness of a specialized treatment regimen involving docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) as part of an n-3 fatty acid lipid infusion for patients suffering from acute guttate psoriasis. This study included twenty hospitalized individuals with significant skin involvement and was conducted in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled manner to ensure reliable results.

Participants received either a daily infusion of the n-3 fatty acid emulsion, which contained DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), or a conventional n-6 lipid emulsion lacking significant benefits from omega-3s. We recorded clinical changes over ten days, assessing factors such as skin redness, swelling, and peeling, along with patients' subjective feelings about their symptoms.

The results were telling: those receiving the n-3 infusion showed a remarkable improvement in their psoriasis symptoms—between 45% and 76%—within just ten days. In contrast, the n-6 group experienced only moderate improvement, around 16-25%. Furthermore, we noted significant changes in the patients' immune response. The n-3 group had an increased production of beneficial leukotriene products, while inflammatory markers decreased, suggesting a positive modulation of the body's inflammatory response by DHA and EPA.

Overall, our investigation highlights a potential rapid benefit of using n-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, in treating acute psoriasis. This indicates a promising avenue for improving the lives of those affected by this challenging skin condition.
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Most Useful Reviews

7.5
Helps scalp psoriasis
2 people found this helpful
The lemon-flavoured Nordic Naturals Cod Liver Oil has no fishy aftertaste, which is a delightful surprise. Despite the large size of the capsule, I find this supplement is the best I’ve tried, effectively supplying Omega 3s to both me and my son, who uses it to soothe his scalp psoriasis.
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7.5
Controls inflammation
This cod liver oil is of very high quality, and I have been taking it regularly to manage my psoriasis. The ingredients assist with inflammation, and although it is lemon-flavoured, I can't taste anything as long as I don't take it on an empty stomach. If I do, the oil tends to rise back to my throat, which is rather unpleasant.
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7.5
Aids psoriasis management
The quality of the cod liver oil is excellent, with no fishy aftertaste as long as it is taken after a meal. I believe it helps me combat inflammation, which contributes to my psoriasis.
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Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 27 Researches
7.2
  • All Researches
9.5
DHA shows promise for psoriasis
We evaluated the impact of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation, alongside eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), in patients suffering from chronic, stable psoriasis. This study involved 80 participants, 34 of whom also had psoriatic arthritis, and they were given specific doses of fatty acid ethyl esters for a period of eight weeks.

The results showed a noteworthy decrease in the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) scores, which went from an average of 3.56 before treatment to 1.24 after eight weeks. This significant reduction illustrates the potential effectiveness of DHA for managing symptoms of psoriasis, such as itching and plaque scaling.

It was particularly encouraging to see that seven patients were completely healed, with many others experiencing significant improvement. The majority of those with psoriatic arthritis reported feeling less joint pain during the study. Through our observations, it became clear that polyunsaturated ethyl ester lipids, like DHA, may serve as a valuable complement to traditional therapies for both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
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9
Eicosapentaenoic acid benefits psoriasis
We assessed the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid, on psoriasis through intravenous administration in a series of studies. The investigation aimed to understand whether replacing arachidonic acid, which has pro-inflammatory properties, with EPA could be beneficial for patients suffering from psoriasis.

Participants received daily infusions of either an EPA-based lipid emulsion or a conventional n-6 lipid emulsion. Throughout the studies, we closely monitored the clinical progression of psoriasis, along with specific inflammatory markers in the blood.

Our findings were notable: the group receiving the n-3 fatty acid treatment showed a significantly higher response rate. We observed a remarkable tenfold increase in specific products derived from neutrophils, indicating enhanced benefits from EPA. Additionally, plasma levels of EPA rose swiftly within just a few days of treatment.

In summary, our research suggests that intravenous administration of n-3 fatty acids effectively reduces psoriasis symptoms, likely due to alterations in inflammatory processes. This rapid response contrasts sharply with slower improvements seen with oral supplementation of fatty acids.
Read More
9
Rapid improvement in psoriasis
We explored the effectiveness of a specialized treatment regimen involving docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) as part of an n-3 fatty acid lipid infusion for patients suffering from acute guttate psoriasis. This study included twenty hospitalized individuals with significant skin involvement and was conducted in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled manner to ensure reliable results.

Participants received either a daily infusion of the n-3 fatty acid emulsion, which contained DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), or a conventional n-6 lipid emulsion lacking significant benefits from omega-3s. We recorded clinical changes over ten days, assessing factors such as skin redness, swelling, and peeling, along with patients' subjective feelings about their symptoms.

The results were telling: those receiving the n-3 infusion showed a remarkable improvement in their psoriasis symptoms—between 45% and 76%—within just ten days. In contrast, the n-6 group experienced only moderate improvement, around 16-25%. Furthermore, we noted significant changes in the patients' immune response. The n-3 group had an increased production of beneficial leukotriene products, while inflammatory markers decreased, suggesting a positive modulation of the body's inflammatory response by DHA and EPA.

Overall, our investigation highlights a potential rapid benefit of using n-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, in treating acute psoriasis. This indicates a promising avenue for improving the lives of those affected by this challenging skin condition.
Read More
9
DHA's potential in psoriasis treatment
We explored how docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—a key component of fish oil—could have a positive impact on psoriasis, a skin condition known for its inflammation and excessive skin cell growth. The study focused on how DHA is metabolized in guinea pig skin and its potential to influence inflammatory processes associated with this condition.

During our research, we incubated guinea pig skin enzyme preparations with two types of fatty acids from fish oil, namely eicosapentaenoic acid and DHA. We found that these fatty acids get converted into specific metabolites that might help regulate unwanted inflammation. Notably, the metabolites 15-hydroxyeicosapentaenoic acid and 17-hydroxydocosahexaenoic acid emerged from this conversion and showed promise as inhibitors of an enzyme linked to the production of inflammatory compounds.

The findings indicated that these metabolites effectively inhibit the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase, which is responsible for producing LTB4—a molecule linked to the worsening of psoriasis. The inhibitory effects observed give us insight into a possible mechanism through which DHA from fish oil could help alleviate symptoms of this challenging skin disorder. This metabolic pathway opens up avenues for future research into the therapeutic potential of DHA for managing psoriasis and similar inflammatory conditions.
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8
Examined cod liver oil's role
We designed a multicenter clinical trial to explore the effectiveness of medicated thread moxibustion combined with conventional Western medicine for treating psoriasis vulgaris. This included the use of cod liver oil as part of the Western medicines given to patients.

Over 240 participants were randomly assigned to either a treatment group or a control group. The treatment group received medicated thread moxibustion along with Western medications, which incorporated cod liver oil. The control group only received conventional Western treatments.

Throughout the study, we measured various indicators of psoriasis severity and patient quality of life, with an eye on how well cod liver oil performed in this combined approach. Although the results showed promising improvements in the treatment group, it was challenging to pinpoint the isolated effect of cod liver oil since it was part of a broader treatment regimen. Overall, we found that the combination of these treatments provided more significant benefits than Western medicine alone, but without clear evidence attributing those benefits specifically to cod liver oil.
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User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 3 Reviews
8.3
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
7.5
Helps scalp psoriasis
2 people found this helpful
The lemon-flavoured Nordic Naturals Cod Liver Oil has no fishy aftertaste, which is a delightful surprise. Despite the large size of the capsule, I find this supplement is the best I’ve tried, effectively supplying Omega 3s to both me and my son, who uses it to soothe his scalp psoriasis.
Read More
7.5
Controls inflammation
This cod liver oil is of very high quality, and I have been taking it regularly to manage my psoriasis. The ingredients assist with inflammation, and although it is lemon-flavoured, I can't taste anything as long as I don't take it on an empty stomach. If I do, the oil tends to rise back to my throat, which is rather unpleasant.
Read More
7.5
Aids psoriasis management
The quality of the cod liver oil is excellent, with no fishy aftertaste as long as it is taken after a meal. I believe it helps me combat inflammation, which contributes to my psoriasis.
Read More

Frequently Asked Questions

7.5
Controls inflammation
This cod liver oil is of very high quality, and I have been taking it regularly to manage my psoriasis. The ingredients assist with inflammation, and although it is lemon-flavoured, I can't taste anything as long as I don't take it on an empty stomach. If I do, the oil tends to rise back to my throat, which is rather unpleasant.
7.5
Aids psoriasis management
The quality of the cod liver oil is excellent, with no fishy aftertaste as long as it is taken after a meal. I believe it helps me combat inflammation, which contributes to my psoriasis.
We explored the impact of a combination of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), on individuals suffering from psoriasis. In our study, we focused on patients with mild to moderate forms of the disease, which often requires careful management rather than aggressive treatment due to potential side effects.

Through research involving 58 patients, we looked at how this supplementation influenced immune cells and a network of proteins called cytokines in the bloodstream. We observed changes in cytokine levels, such as a decrease in CCL2 and an increase in IFN-γR1, suggesting that these omega-3 fatty acids might play a role in modulating the immune response.

Additionally, we noted a shift in immune cell profiles, with a transition from naive to effector CD4 T cells and reductions in markers of activation on both CD4 and CD8 T cells. These findings indicate that the inclusion of eicosapentaenoic acid in herring roe oil can be beneficial in enhancing the immune system's balance, which may contribute to better management of psoriasis symptoms.

Overall, our findings provide support for the use of herring roe oil as a supplementary treatment option for individuals with psoriasis, potentially improving their quality of life through improved immune regulation.
8
Omega-3 fatty acids improve psoriasis
We conducted a double-blind, randomized study across eight European centers to evaluate the effect of an omega-3 fatty acid-based lipid infusion on chronic plaque psoriasis. Our trial included 83 patients who were receiving treatment for psoriasis, all of whom had a significant severity score. Participants were divided into two groups: one received daily infusions of a fish-oil-derived lipid emulsion rich in omega-3 fatty acids, while the other group received a conventional omega-6 lipid emulsion.

Over the course of 14 days, we assessed the effectiveness of the treatments using the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), alongside evaluations from both investigators and the patients themselves. Our findings indicated that the infusion of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), resulted in noticeable improvements in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis. This suggests that EPA may help reduce inflammation, a key aspect in the management of psoriasis.

The results from our investigation are promising, as they hint at the potential for omega-3 fatty acids to contribute positively to the treatment landscape for psoriasis. More detailed understanding of how these fatty acids interact with inflammatory pathways may enhance future therapies for those suffering from this condition.
8
Examined cod liver oil's role
We designed a multicenter clinical trial to explore the effectiveness of medicated thread moxibustion combined with conventional Western medicine for treating psoriasis vulgaris. This included the use of cod liver oil as part of the Western medicines given to patients.

Over 240 participants were randomly assigned to either a treatment group or a control group. The treatment group received medicated thread moxibustion along with Western medications, which incorporated cod liver oil. The control group only received conventional Western treatments.

Throughout the study, we measured various indicators of psoriasis severity and patient quality of life, with an eye on how well cod liver oil performed in this combined approach. Although the results showed promising improvements in the treatment group, it was challenging to pinpoint the isolated effect of cod liver oil since it was part of a broader treatment regimen. Overall, we found that the combination of these treatments provided more significant benefits than Western medicine alone, but without clear evidence attributing those benefits specifically to cod liver oil.
We conducted a thorough examination of how eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid, impacts psoriasis-like skin inflammation. Utilizing the K14-Rac1V12 mouse model over a 12-week diet intervention period, we compared the effects of EPA with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Our findings revealed that while both EPA and DHA offer potential benefits, the effects of EPA were less pronounced. We observed notable reductions in circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines and changes in immune cell behavior. However, when we specifically looked at the skin conditions of the mice, DHA outperformed EPA by promoting higher levels of beneficial lipid mediators like resolvin D5, protectin DX, and maresin 2.

On the other hand, EPA did show some positive results, particularly in reducing the skin accumulation of harmful compounds like prostaglandin E and thromboxane B. Overall, while EPA did play a role, our study suggests that DHA may be a more effective treatment option for managing psoriasis.

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