Cod Liver Oil Benefits

Do you know how pure your cod liver oil is? An important questions because you should know if there are any contaminants in your oil. For freshness, potency and purity, any cod liver oil entering North America has to meet strict AOAC standards, by an independent FDA-registered laboratory. This testing is to find if there are any detectable cadmium, lead, mercury, PCBs along with dozens of other contaminants.
It is generally packaged in dark glass bottles to protect the oil from light. One teaspoon of cod liver oil can contain up to 12,000kiu of vitamin D. This is an important vitamin as it helps the body metabolize calcium and phosphorus, both needed for strong healthy bones. Thirty minutes sitting in the sun can allow your body to create up to 12,000 iu of vitamin D also.
Symptoms of vitamin D overdose includes nausea, vomiting, and constipation but only your doctor can tell by checking your blood. One teaspoon of cod liver oil can contain 700 – 1200 iu of vitamin A and the recommended daily allowance set forth by the National Institute of Medicine for adults is said to be 700 – 900 iu per day. Omega 3 fatty acids, contained in cod liver oil, have been shown to reduce your risk of clots by making your blood thinner.