How to Buy Cod Liver Oil

Cod liver oil, once recognized by many doctors and health experts as an important dietary supplement, has made a come back. Professional dietitians and doctors alike recommend cod liver oil for its extraordinary health benefits as cod liver oil is credited with improving infant health, preventing rickets in children, lowering the risk of and treating heart disease and improving overall health. Cod liver oil is a natural source of vitamin A, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Research the history and benefits of cod liver oil supplements. Find articles on the Weston A Price Foundation website as well as Mercola.com (see Resources below). Discover the incredible benefits to this particular fish oil and how it relates to your health needs.
2. Learn about the correct dosage for your family members. For cod liver oil with natural vitamins, infants and children should take a dose of cod liver oil with 5,000 IU of vitamin A daily. Healthy adults and children over 12 years should have enough cod liver oil to provide 10,000 IU of vitamin A every day. Pregnant and lactating women need cod liver oil supplements with about 20,000 IU of vitamin A daily. People fighting stress or who need to treat health problems may take more cod liver oil for several weeks' time.
3. Look for a brand recommended by cod liver oil experts. In health food stores, buy Garden of Life regular dose cod liver oil. By mail and over the Internet, look for Dr. Ron's High Vitamin Old Fashioned Blue Ice Pure Cod Liver Oil, Radiant Life Premier High Vitamin Cod Liver Oil and Blue Ice High Vitamin Cod Liver Oil.
4. After purchasing your cod liver oil, take some time to accustom yourself to the taste and texture. Encourage children to take the supplement by following it with a chewable vitamin C or multivitamin. Be persistent and take your cod liver oil daily to maximize the health benefits.

Tips & Warnings

• Consult with a homeopathic physician if you are facing serious health conditions and wish to determine the optimum dosage of cod liver oil to incorporate into your diet. Ron Schmid, MD provides phone consultations and referrals.
• Purchase cod liver oil capsules only if you have trouble with the taste and texture of the oil in liquid form. Otherwise, purchase the cod liver oil liquid—it is far more economical.