Cod liver oil

The oils of some fish such as tuna or salmon oil are obtained from the softer and fatter parts of their
meat. benefits of cod liver oil

This is not the case for cod liver oil, whose name is already a whole program.

In fact it is a fixed oil (that is a mixture of lipids not extractable through distillation) obtained from the
fresh liver of the cod of the genus Gadus .

What does all this imply from a nutritional point of view? It implies that all the oils derived from fish
have omega-3s, but that only cod liver oil is also rich in vitamins A and D3.

This oil is widely recommended for its properties, and for its countless benefits, and does not require
many words of explanation, but only some in-depth analysis.

The beneficial effects of cod liver oil

It should be kept away from light, because if exposed to air and light it darkens and becomes unpleasant
to taste.

The cod liver oil has a pale yellow color and a slight smell of fish .

Thanks to its composition, cod liver oil is the "classic" remedy that helps us stay healthy: all of us, big
and small.

Let's see how it is: we will talk about its main benefits and the conditions in which it is particularly
useful.

The omega-3 fatty acids , in particular the one called DHA ( docosahexaenoic acid) and the one called
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), are converted in our body in some substances (prostaglandins and
leukotrienes) that reduce inflammation.

For this reason, these anti-inflammatory properties of cod liver oil are beneficial to joint health and
arthritis symptoms.

According to some scientific studies, taking an adequate amount of fish oil - in particular that of cod liver
- helps maintain joint mobility and flexibility, also reducing the classic morning joint stiffness.

People with rheumatoid arthritis are advised to take more oil from this fish, so as to reduce the amount
of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs they use as painkillers. fermented cod liver oil

Brain

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) plays a very important structural role within the membranes of brain cells,
improving their fluidity, so that the various messages are transmitted more quickly from one cell to
another.

Even the 'eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is involved in cell signaling times to improve communication
between brain cells.
And this is precisely the reason why it is often used to say that the fact of eating so much fish makes us
more intelligent.

Another thing that may be of interest is that populations that have a high consumption of cod liver oil
also have low levels of depression.

heart

Yes, cod liver oil is also good for the heart.

Thanks to its content of omega 3, you can have numerous beneficial effects on blood pressure and
viscosity of the blood .

But not only: doctors generally recommend this type of "good fat" also to lower the abnormally high
levels of "bad fats" in the blood.

But it does not end here, because omega 3 acid is also good for myocardial muscle - the heart -
especially if the latter receives a poor blood supply.

To reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by 40% to 45%, doctors recommend a daily dose of at least
1g of omega 3 acids, which roughly corresponds to the intake of oily fish twice a week.