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Re: Cod Liver Oil vs Omega 3
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Troy Gilchrist <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 22 Nov 1999 14:43:14 -0600
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>As far as I know fish oil capsules are made from the body fat of the cold
water >fish (rather than their livers). I am not sure if cod liver oil
actually contains any >meaningful amounts of omega-3 oils. I believe it (cod
liver oil) is used primarily as >a source of A & D, NOT omega-3.

Cod liver oil contains significant quantities of DHA and EPA, daughter
compounds of omega-3 fatty acids. Cod liver oil is a good source for EFA
supplementation, but one must be aware of the potential for overdosing on
Vitamins A and D. A couple teaspoons of cod liver oil daily would be a safe
level of supplementation.

Troy G.

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