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Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil

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Also known as: Fish liver oil
Related Remedies: Fish oil
Vitamin A
Vitamin D

Description: Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil is extracted from fish liver. They are a rich source of vitamin A and vitamin D. They contain also EPA and DHA like fish oil. Their use to replace EPA, DHA and fish oil is limited, because high dosages of Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil contain unacceptable high level of vitamin A.

Oral Uses

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    Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil contains vitamin D; helps to protect bone integrity. Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Rickets RatingRatingRatingRating

    Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil contains vitamin D; helps to protect bone integrity. Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Bone fracture RatingRatingRating

    Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil contains vitamin D; speeds healing of fractured bone; helps to protect bone integrity. Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Dental caries prevention RatingRatingRating

    Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil reduces dental caries formation. Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Diabetes type I prevention RatingRatingRating

    Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil used first year of life of children may prevent diabetes type I. Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Adjust the dosage for children.

  • High triglycerides RatingRatingRating

    Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil reduces triglycerides. Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil during the first year of life, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Multiple sclerosis RatingRatingRating

    Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil nourishes nerves; slows down the progression; alleviates symptoms. Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil during the first year of life, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRating

    Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Tonic RatingRating

    Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil is a tonic; enhances energy and tones the body. Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

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    Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil reduces skin aging and wrinkles; accelerates tissue repair. Apply Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil 2-3 times daily, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

For cautions & side effects of cod liver oil and halibut liver oil please go to cautions & side effects of vitamin A, vitamin D and fish oil. Avoid Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil if you have cirrhosis.

Available Forms

Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil is available in softgel capsules and liquid form.

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