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.