Improve Your Immune System With Cod Liver Oil

Cod liver oil is oil derived from liver of cod fish. It has high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and high levels of vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E. It is widely taken to ease the symptoms of arthritis as well as deficiencies in vitamin A and D as well as helping cardiovascular disease along with other health benefits. It was once commonly given to children (not so much now a days), because the high levels of vitamin D in Cod fish liver oil have been shown to prevent rickets but due to fortified food products a vitamin D deficiency isn’t as common among children.

Depending on the quality of the oil, the flavor and aroma range from a mild fishy like flavor, to an intense odor of fish and oil. High quality Cod fish liver oil is a pale yellow, thin, oily liquid, having a slightly fishy and bland taste unless flavored. Manufacturers sometimes add flavorings, such as citrus or mint essence, to cod liver oil to make it more palatable for children and adults.

Cod fish liver oil contains vitamins D and A which are beneficial for almost everyone from fall through late spring during the cloudy winter season when sun exposure (primary source of vitamin D) is naturally low. It is also beneficial for anyone else who cannot get regular sun exposure because our bodies manufacture vitamin D when exposed to the sun.

DHA is a fatty acid that is essential to the health of your heart, nervous system and eyes as well as every cell in the body. It may help in the prevention of depression. If you suffer from intermittent or chronic depression, this is one nutrient that you want to get every single day to help fight depression.

If you want to get pregnant or are pregnant, you need to eat foods with DHA on a regular basis in order to support proper development of your baby’s nervous system and prevent depression during pregnancy and after the baby arrives (if not consumed in the diet the body takes if from your store house primarily in the brain). It has been proven that the vast majority of cases of post partum (after delivery) depression can be avoided just by taking cod liver oil or a DHA supplement each day.

Cod liver oil when added to ones diet can bring great benefits to your health. It can help prevent cardiovascular disease, reduce the occurrence of depression, add the needed DHA, vitamin A, and D which we need every day to maintain good health. Look for quality Cod liver oil in softgel or bulk liquid forms at your local or internet health food store. Always purchase name brands to ensure purity and quality of the product you purchase.

*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Cod liver oil is not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.

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