Cod liver oil

Cod liver oil for human consumption is pale and straw-colored, with a mild flavor.

The livers are ground with water into a slurry, then this is gently simmered until the oil rises to the top.

For this reason, cod liver oil may be beneficial in secondary prophylaxis after a heart attack.

[15] A tablespoon (13.6 g) of cod liver oil contains 136% of the UL for preformed vitamin A (retinol).

[11] Pregnant women may want to consider consulting a doctor when taking cod liver oil because of the high amount of retinol.

[18] Fatty acid oxidation and environmental toxins content are reduced when purification processes are applied to produce refined fish oil products.

Modern cod liver oil capsules
Kepler's Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract
A cod
Making and loading of cod liver oil, Conche, Newfoundland , 1857
World War II–era poster from the United Kingdom, urging consumption of orange juice and cod liver oil as nutritional supplements
Retinol (Vitamin A)