Cod Liver Oil

Jan 13 09

The Splendor of Cod Liver Oil

 Today’s understanding of cod liver oil is exceptionally fascinating. Cod liver oil has become a hot topic in the supplement world and rightfully so! Its magnificent powers to assist us in achieving optimal health are worthy of praise. A great deal of the therapeutic powers found in cod liver oil reside in the omega 3 fatty acids, which are particularly rich in cold-water fish. Types of fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, lake trout, sardines, bluefish, and bluefish tuna are all terrific sources of omega 3 fatty acids. The prestigious New England Journal opened up the fish oil conversation when they determined that cod liver oil, and eating oily fish, could significantly lower the pain associated with arthritis due to its ability to “lubricate” the joints. Furthermore, scientists at Cardiff University (Wales, UK) have confirmed what thousands of people with arthritis have believed for years. “Cod liver oil is effective in treating joint pain and can slow and even reverse the destruction of joint cartilage.” And finally, Professor Bruce Caterson states, “Our most recent work shows that by exposing human osteoarthritic cartilage to cod liver oil in the laboratory for just 24 hours we can turn off, or reverse, the action of the derogative enzymes and inflammatory factors affecting the tissue.” Cod liver oil has some very special tricks up its sleeve. Among other things, it's loaded with natural Vitamin D, which keeps your immune system from attacking your joints and known to prevent 77 different cancers. AND:

Cod Liver Oil:

  • Helps thin the blood
  • Protects the arteries from damage (huge factor in preventing heart disease)
  • Reduces blood triglycerides
  • Lowers LDL cholesterol
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
  • Eases symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
  • Reduces risk of lupus
  • Relieves migraine headaches
  • Fights inflammation (personal favorite)
  • Helps regulate the immune system
  • Inhibits cancer in lab animals (and possibly humans)
  • Soothes bronchial asthma
  • Combats early kidney disease
  • Promotes skin integrity
  • And most importantly plays a integral part in development of the brain

How do I take it?

It can simply be purchased from a reliable supplement company and mixed in with a power smoothie. I use ‘Garden of Life’ Icelandic Cod Liver Oil and trust that the product is reliable and manufactured without any heavy metals or dangerous preservatives.

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