Description
Cod liver oil is an extract from the liver of Atlantic cod. It is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). It is also very nutritious.
Possible Benefits
- Promotes brain function
- Enhances eye and skin health
- Reduces blood pressure
- Reduces inflammation
- Maintains bone health
- Help reduce stiffness and joint pain
- Decreases risk of heart disease
- Improves symptoms of anxiety
- Treats stomach ulcers
- Prevents stroke and heart attack
Required Equipment
Cod liver oil extracts
How to Do It
- Take 1-2 teaspoons per day
- Or take 250 to 400 mg of cod liver oil capsule per day
Why it works
Cod liver oil is rich with various vitamins and minerals:
Vitamin A supports eye, brain and skin functions
Vitamin D maintains healthy bone and natural healing of the joints
Omega 3-fatty acids
- suppresses proteins that promotes inflammation
- reduces risk factors for glaucoma
- prevents nerve damage
- lowers blood pressure by enhancing HDL levels in the body
- reduces formation of plaque on the cardiac arteries
Time Commitment
N/A
Suggested Frequency
Twice a day
Time of Day
Morning and night
Possible Side Effects
High doses of cod liver oil may cause the following adverse effects:
- Increased chance of bleeding
- Stomach upset
Tips
- Do not take this supplement when you are taking blood thinner medications.
- Consult your doctor if you are taking medicine for hypertension
- Cod liver oil is used to treat vitamin D deficiencies and arthritis.
- You can take 1 pill in the morning and one at night.
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Supporting Studies and Articles
Expand Collapse- Reduces inflammation: https://academic.oup.com/advances/article/3/1/1/4557081
- Supports bone health : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15018485/
- Reduce symptoms of arthritis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12069368/
- Supports eye health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21705687/
- Reduces risk for heart disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16530201/
- Reduces anxiety and depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17184843/
- Gut ulcer treatment: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2792623/
