Cod liver oil: The expert explains the benefits and vitamins of the valuable nutritional supplement

A childhood memory for many people, cod oil is perhaps one of the few instructions we received from our parents and ultimately its value did not change along the way.

Unlike fish oils, cod oil is obtained from the liver of a fish called cod. It is a nutritional supplement that appears to have significant effects on the human body.

The most important thing is its content in fat-soluble vitamins A and D, as well as vitamin K. It also contains significant amounts of ω-3 fatty acids. Its composition is such that it is an excellent choice for all ages. Specifically:

Thanks to vitamin D, bone growth is enhanced in children, but it also maintains bone mass in adults.

Especially in our country where the incidences of lack or deficiency of this particular vitamin have increased (surprisingly as the sunshine exists for most of the year, but justified on the other hand, due to the abuse of sunscreens), it seems that the intake of cod liver oil can work preventively especially during the winter.

Let's not forget that vitamin D is related to mood, as well as to various bone diseases such as arthritis.

Vitamin A serves as a powerful antioxidant and plays an important role in vision. In fact, it seems that it also prevents macular degeneration.

Vitamin K is associated with blood clotting.

ω-3 fatty acids have an anti-inflammatory effect and participate in the smooth functioning of the nervous system, playing an important role in concentration. These good fats help cardiovascular function and the regulation of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood.

Codfish oil also helps to strengthen the immune system.

Finally, it is valuable for our appearance, as it improves the health of the skin and hair.

It is therefore a food supplement that helps the body function properly and is considered extremely energizing.

No, it is not fattening (with 45 kcal per teaspoon), but it has this reputation, as it was given to "weak" children and seeing its positive effects they associated it in this way!

Thank you Klio Dimitriadou, Clinical Dietitian-Nutritionist (Harokopio University) MSc in counseling psychology Life Coaching Kapodistrian University, Akropoleos 52, Neo Heraklion.

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