Cod liver oil food supplement, a source of vitamins, minerals and omega-3.
Indications
Cod Liver Oil is a useful supplement against rickets, a bone calcification defect caused by a reduced intake of vitamin D, fortunately rare today, but which in the past affected many children.
Cod liver oil has returned to the forefront thanks to the great nutritional importance attributed to omega-3 fatty acids, of which it is particularly rich.
On average, the liver weight of an adult cod is 2.5-2.6 grams per 100 grams of fish; its oil content is around 30%.
The anti-rachitic action of cod liver oil, together with the effect of sunlight, improves intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus and increases its deposition in teeth and bones, making them less prone to fractures.
For this reason, it is considered a valid dietary supplement in the treatment of osteoporosis and osteomalacia.
The benefits of cod liver oil
- Vitamin A
Protective epithelial action in the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and the immune system. Greater resistance to respiratory tract infections; good antioxidant action. - Vitamin D
Increased absorption of calcium at the intestinal level, with positive repercussions on bone formation and growth. - Vitamin E
It is a very important antioxidant, which helps protect against the damage caused by smoking and pollution. - Iodine
Essential for the correct functioning of the thyroid; the hormones it produces from iodine are essential for the growth and brain development of the child. - Omega three
Development and functionality of the brain, retina and nervous tissue in general.
They have hypotriglyceridemic, antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory effects.
They are therefore particularly useful for heart patients (they preserve the elasticity and health of the arterial walls) and improve the effectiveness of the immune system.
Cod liver oil was, and in some cases still is, used in the presence of hypovitaminosis due to vitamin A and D deficiencies.
Cod obtains vitamin D by feeding on plankton that live close to the surface and which in turn synthesize it by exploiting the sunlight that filters through the water.
Outside of this food, food sources of vitamin D are few in number and limited mostly ruminant liver, egg yolk, cheese, mushrooms, and sardines.
It must be said, however, that the requirement for this vitamin is very low, since the body is able to synthesize it in the skin following exposure to the sun.
The classic symptom associated with a vitamin A deficiency is impaired twilight vision, or a loss of acuity.
Warnings
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Keep out of reach of children under 3 years of age.
Supplements should not be considered a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Format
250 ml bottle
Product Code:FRCM155584
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This product has been on sale since 16/09/2021
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