CODLIVEROIL

Cod liver oil

Cod liver oil is a nutritional supplement derived from liver of cod fish. As with most fish oils, it has high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid . Cod liver oil also contains vitamin A and vitamin D. It has historically been taken because of its vitamin A and vitamin D content. It was once commonly given to children, because vitamin D has been shown to prevent rickets and other symptoms of vitamin D deficiency.

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cod liver oil

Noun

  1. A nutritional supplement derived from the liver of cod fish which has high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and very high levels of vitamin A and vitamin D.


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