Natures Aid Cod Liver Oil 550mg 90 caps

This is now probably one of the biggest selling supplements. It first became established in the fishing communities of Scotland, Iceland, Norway and Greenland several years centuries ago where they used it to protect themselves against the rigour of the intense cold that they were exposed to . Our grandparents are fond of telling stories of taking their daily dose of Cod Liver Oil to relive such complaint as rheumatism aching muscles and stiff joints.

During the 1890s it was commonly used to treat rickets which affected 9 out of 10 malnourished children. In the 1950s more research was carried out into the essential fatty acids Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) contained in Cod Liver Oil and other oily fish. This research has led to the modern view of Cod Liver Oil as not only a benefit to such conditions as rheumatism but also as a benefit to the heart and circulatory system.

Traditional uses of Cod Liver Oil

Cod Liver Oil has been traditionally used for the following: -

Blood flow- may be aided by EPA and DHA discourages blood plates from sticking together.

Blood pressure- EPA and DHA may help reduce this.

Coronary Heart Disease- risk may be reduced if regular intakes are given.

Bones & Teeth- require vitamin D to maintain their strenghth, Cod Liver Oil is a good source of vitamin D.

Vision- Vitamin A is essentail for the formation of visual healthy skinpurple (for night vision) and mucous membrains.

Properties

Cod Liver Oil contains vitamin A which is essential for the immune system, bone growth, night vision, cellular growth, testicular and ovarian function and embryonic development.

Vitamin D which is essential for the absorption and utilization of calcium and potassium which are required for skeletal growth.

EPA and DHA which are omega 3 fatty acids which are converted in the body to produce prostaglandins which affect a wide variety of physiological process due to their modulation of the action of homones. It is thought that EPA and DHA may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, DHA seems essential for normal brain development in unborn babies.

Why Choose Natures Aid Cod Liver Oil

Natures Aid Cod Liver Oil capsules provide a full 550mg or 1000mg of pure Cod Liver Oil with high EPA and DHA levels declared on the label.

Natures Aid Cod Liver Oil liquid also provides high EPA and DHA levels.

Contra-indications / Precautions

Cod Liver OIl is probably best avoided by Pregnant woman, asthmatics, diabetics and people taking anti-coagulants.