9 SUPER HEALTH BENEFITS OF COD LIVER OIL

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Cod liver oil is an essential oil extracted from the livers of Atlantic Cod. It is usually taken as a dietary supplement and it comes with a lot of health benefits.

1. IT’S A GOOD SOURCE OF VITAMIN D

There are not many foods that can give one vitamin D; the sun is the greatest source of vitamin D. And vitamin D plays a major role in boosting neurotransmitter functioning, healthy bone metabolism, heart health and inflammatory responses.

2. A GOOD SOURCE OF VITAMIN A

Cod liver is also a good source of vitamin A and you cannot play down the importance of vitamin A. Vitamin A is good for your eye health, brain health and hormone production. It’s also good for the immune system and helps fight free radicals.

3. IT’S THE RIGHT KIND OF FAT

Cod liver oil provides the body with healthy fat like omega 3 fatty acids which would help keep blood sugar level stable, boost the immune system, increase vitamin and mineral absorption and provide healthy skin.

4. BOOSTS FERTILITY AND SEX DRIVE

Cod liver oil provides anti-inflammatory nutrients which helps support the hypothalamic, adrenal and pituitary gland that are responsible for the release of sex hormones, and also hormones involved in pregnancy and reproduction.

5. IT REDUCES THE EFFECT OF AGEING

With ageing come poor vision, wrinkles and poor bone health. Cod liver oil provides nutrients that help cushion the effect of age-related macular degeneration.

6. IT INCREASES BONE HEALTH

The vitamin D present in cod liver oil helps build and maintain strong bones. It would also help prevent osteoporosis, and research has found that women who live in colder region and don’t get enough sunlight suffer from weaker bones and other bone ailments.

7. HELPS PREVENT HEART DISEASE

Research seems to suggest that cod liver oil can help lower high triglycerides, a dangerous type of fat in the blood that increases the risk of heart disease. Cod liver is also effective for lowering the risk of high blood pressure.

8. HELPS ACT AGAINST DIABETES

Cod liver oil is also important in treating or preventing diabetes. It can help manage sugar levels in the body and help control insulin resistance.

9. HEALTHY PREGNANCY

Cod liver oil is also good for pregnant women. Pregnant women who are deficient in vitamin D seem to be at greater risk of developing pre-eclampsia and need caesarean section. Lack of vitamin D is also associated with gestational diabetes mellitus and bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women.

 

Cod liver oil is one of the richest supplements you can get; its use dates centuries ago where it has been used for treatment of various illnesses.

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