Cod Liver Dosage Information
on June 27th, 2011
There is no simple answer to this question. If you are considering adding Cod Liver Oil to your daily vitamin regiment then it is very important to first research the brands and production methods of Cod Liver Oil. It is very easy to purchase a Cod Liver Oil supplement without knowing what exactly you are getting and it is possible to overpay for flashy brands that claim that be the best when, in reality, they have used a production that has stripped the majority of the Vitamin A and Vitamin D from the Cod Liver Oil.
On the other hand, if you purchase a product that has been through production leaving the majority of the natural ingredients and you happen to take more than the directed dosage it is possible to overdose on Omega-3s. An Omega-3 overdose can cause issues with blood clotting or could lead to a stroke. These consequences are high so do your research before you decide on which type of Cod Liver Oil to add to your diet.
The dosage really depends on the production process of the Cod Liver Oil. There are several different methods in which Cod Liver Oil goes through production and each method yields a different result which can effects the Cod Liver Oil’s strength or potency. It is important to realize that there are different quality of Cod Liver Oil that is currently on the market and that the quality of the Cod Liver Oil drastically effects the dosage amount.
The interesting thing about the process in which Cod Liver Oil goes through before it hits the shelf, is that in an effort to remove the smell or taste of the actually cod liver, a lot of important nutrients can be also removed. For example, if a Cod Liver Oil capsules has been bleached, refined and deodorized then the amounts of natural Vitamin A and Vitamin D have been reduced as well. A dosage will be higher with these types of Cod Liver Oil capsules then if the capsules had gone through a process that does not include deodorization. Non-deodorized Cod Liver Oil capsules have a higher amount of natural Vitamin A and Vitamin D; therefore the dosage on those types of capsules is lower.
If you do your research, you will have a better understanding of what type of Cod Liver Oil supplement you are actually adding to your diet.
