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Dietary supplement

Caviar SPMs Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Carlson

Softgel Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Caviar SPMs is a dietary supplement by Carlson with 10 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for liver health and fatty liver, brain and memory support, prenatal nutrition and fetal development.Based on those ingredients, 16 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Choline. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Caviar SPMs by Carlson

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 4 of its 11 active ingredients.
  • “Herring Roe Phospholipid Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (500 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (215 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Pro-Resolving Mediators” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

Caviar SPMs contains 11 active ingredients centered on omega-3 fatty acids and their specialized metabolites derived from herring roe. The star ingredients are specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)—compounds your body makes from omega-3s to help resolve inflammation and support recovery.

You'll also get eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), two omega-3s linked to heart and brain health, plus choline, which plays a role in brain function and cell membranes. The remaining inactive ingredients are fillers and capsule materials: mixed tocopherols (a form of vitamin E), gelatin, glycerin, water, and natural vanilla flavor.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Choline's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: inflammation balance healthy brain aging skin health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, Cognitive function, Dementia, Depression, Cardiovascular disease (CVD) — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Choline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Age-related cognitive decline (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Choline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alzheimer disease, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Cognitive function, and more.

The evidence on these ingredients is mixed. For choline specifically, we don't have reliable evidence it helps with age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, or allergic rhinitis, and the data suggests it's ineffective for athletic performance.

The other active ingredients in this product—the omega-3 metabolites and specialized pro-resolving mediators—don't have effectiveness ratings on file. Most of the science here is newer and still being studied.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Choline

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Choline is well tolerated at typical food and supplement doses. At doses well above what's in this product, it can cause a fishy body odor, and at very high levels (9 grams or more daily), it may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or sweating.

The daily upper limit is 3.5 grams. For the other ingredients in this product, we don't have adverse-effect data on file.

Choline is rated likely safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, though you should use it only as your doctor advises during these times.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Choline

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Choline.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 16 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

The main medication to double-check is atropine, which has a minor interaction with choline in this product. We couldn't check the interaction profile for most of the other active ingredients because we don't have data on them.

Talk to your pharmacist about your full medication list before starting.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is built around omega-3 metabolites and choline. If you take atropine (rare), check with your pharmacist first.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any medications, run them through our tool before starting. Most of the active ingredients here are newer compounds without established effectiveness data yet.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 11 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Caviar SPMs, straight from the product label.

Brand Carlson
Barcode (UPC) 088395214004
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2025
DSLD ID 337580
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Caviar SPMs by Carlson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
088395214004
IngredientAmount% DV
Cholesterol20 mg7%
Total Fat0.5 Gram(s)1%
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Choline13 mg2%
Total Phospholipids140 mg--
18-Hydroxy-Eicosapentaenoic Acid0 NP--
17-Hydroxy-Docosahexaenoic Acid0 NP--
Herring Roe Phospholipid Blend500 mg--
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids215 mg--
Eicosapentaenoic Acid40 mg--
Docosahexaenoic Acid150 mg--
Pro-Resolving Mediators0 NP--
14-Hydroxydocosahexaenoic Acid0 NP--
Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators0 NP--
Maresins (MaR1, MaR2)0 NP--
D-Series Resolvin RvD50 NP--
E-Series Resolvin RvE2 0 NP--
Protectin DX (NPDx)0 NP--

Other ingredients: ROMEGA, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural, Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Vanilla Flavor, Natural

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

igen Non-GMO Tested Purity guaranteed Freshness & Potency

Formulation

igen Non-GMO Tested

Norwegian Inflammation balance Healthy brain aging Skin health

Purity guaranteed This product is regularly tested by independent FDA registered laboratories. It has been determined to be fresh and fully potent (per AOCS international protocols) and is free of detrimental levels of mercury, cadmium, lead, PCBs and 28 other contaminants. An FDA Regulated Facility

This product is regularly tested by independent FDA registered laboratories. It has been determined to be fresh and fully potent (per AOCS international protocols) and is free of detrimental levels of mercury, cadmium, lead, PCBs and 28 other contaminants.

An FDA Regulated Facility

Formula

Phospholipid PRMs

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Contains fish (anchovy and herring).

Brand IP Statement(s)

ROMEGA is a trademark of Arctic Bioscience A.S.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults: take one soft gel once or twice daily at mealtime. Do not chew.

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Caviar SPMs by Carlson label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Caviar SPMs by Carlson

These are the 10 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Choline

Interacts with
16 drugs
13 mg per serving

Choline is an essential nutrient your body needs for liver function, brain health, and nerve signaling, and many people get enough from foods like egg...

Choline monograph & interactions

Total Phospholipids

140 mg per serving

Herring Roe Phospholipid Blend

500 mg per serving
  • › Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Pro-Resolving Mediators

0 NP per serving
  • › 18-Hydroxy-Eicosapentaenoic Acid
  • › 17-Hydroxy-Docosahexaenoic Acid
  • › 14-Hydroxydocosahexaenoic Acid

Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators

0 NP per serving
  • › Maresins (MaR1, MaR2)
  • › D-Series Resolvin RvD5
  • › E-Series Resolvin RvE2
  • › Protectin DX (NPDx)

Other (inactive) ingredients: ROMEGA, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural, Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Vanilla Flavor, Natural. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Caviar SPMs by Carlson Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Choline 16

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Caviar SPMs with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Choline1 drug type · 16 drugs

Atropine

Theoretically, choline might decrease the effects of atropine in the brain.
Animal research shows that administering choline one hour before administering atropine can attenuate atropine-induced decreases in brain levels of acetylcholine. Theoretically, concomitant use of choline and atropine may decrease the effects of atropine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Caviar SPMs, from the product label.

Carlson

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Name
Carlson Div. of J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc.
City
Lincolnshire
State
IL
ZipCode
60069
Phone Number
888-234-5656
Web Address
carsonlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Caviar SPMs by Carlson: Common Questions

Does Caviar SPMs by Carlson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Caviar SPMs has a known interaction with 16 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Caviar SPMs contains 10 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does this product work for brain health or memory?
We don't have effectiveness data for most of the ingredients here—they're newer compounds still being studied. Choline hasn't shown reliable evidence for age-related cognitive decline or Alzheimer's disease. Ask your pharmacist if the omega-3 metabolites might help your specific concern.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Choline is rated likely safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, and it's actually important during these times. But use only the dose your doctor advises—don't self-dose supplements. Talk with your doctor before starting.
What's choline actually for in this product?
Choline is a nutrient your body uses to build and maintain cell membranes and support brain function. It's especially important during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What are these SPMs I keep seeing on the label?
SPMs are specialized pro-resolving mediators—compounds your body naturally makes from omega-3 fatty acids to help calm inflammation and promote healing. This product concentrates them from herring roe.
Will this product give me fish burps or a fishy smell?
Fish burps aren't mentioned in the data for this product. At high doses, choline can cause a fishy body odor due to how your body breaks it down—but this product's dose isn't likely to cause that.

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Sources & How We Checked

Caviar SPMs's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 14 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Choline 14 references
  1. Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
  2. Cho E, Willett WC, Colditz GA, et al. Dietary choline and betaine and the risk of distal colorectal adenoma in women. J Natl Cancer Inst 2007;99:1224-31. PubMed
  3. Schmidt, C., Abicht, A., Krampfl, K., Voss, W., Stucka, R., Mildner, G., Petrova, S., Schara, U., Mortier, W., Bufler, J., Huebner, A., and Lochmuller, H. Congenital myasthenic syndrome due to a novel missense mutation in the gene encoding choline acetyl
  4. Tamminga, C., Smith, R. C., Chang, S., Haraszti, J. S., and Davis, J. M. Depression associated with oral choline. Lancet 10-23-1976;2(7991):905. PubMed
  5. Wood, J. L. and Allison, R. G. Effects of consumption of choline and lecithin on neurological and cardiovascular systems. Fed.Proc. 1982;41(14):3015-3021.
  6. Growdon, J. H. and Gelenberg, A. J. Choline and lecithin administration to patients with tardive dyskinesia. Trans.Am.Neurol.Assoc. 1978;103:95-99.
  7. Smith, C. M., Swash, M., Exton-Smith, A. N., Phillips, M. J., Overstall, P. W., Piper, M. E., and Bailey, M. R. Choline therapy in Alzheimer's disease. Lancet 8-5-1978;2(8084):318. PubMed
  8. Morrison, L. M. and W. F. Gonzales. Choline in coronary atherosclerosis. Amer.Heart J. 1950;39:729.
  9. Christie, J. G. Blackburn 1. M. Glen A. I. M. Zeisel S. Shering A. & Yates C. M. Effects of choline and lecithin on CSF choline levels and on cognitive functioning in patients with presenile dementia of the Alzheimer type. Nutrition and the brain 1979;5
  10. Sidhu N, Davies S, Nadarajah A, et al. Oral choline supplementation for postoperative pain. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(2):249-55. PubMed
  11. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders has high feasibility and tolerability. Nutr Res. 2013;33(11):897-904. PubMed
  12. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol disorders: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015;102(5): 1113-25.
  13. Ross RG, Hunter SK, McCarthy L, et al. Perinatal choline effects on neonatal pathophysiology related to later schizophrenia risk. Am J Psychiatry. 2013;170(3):290-8. PubMed
  14. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Choline. Dietary Reference Intakes: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington D.C.: National Academy Press; 1998:390-422.

See these in context on the Choline monograph →

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