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Cod liver oil: An oil extracted from the liver of the cod. Cod liver oil was once given religiously to children every day as a rich source of vitamins A and D. It was also used to treat children with rickets, a bone disease due to vitamin D deficiency.
Cod liver oil is now known to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Perhaps because of this, cod liver oil helps slow the destruction of joint cartilage in osteoarthritis.
Anyone who was ever given cod liver oil, even years ago, can still remember its distasteful odor and foul taste. It reportedly comes in more palatable forms today.
Library > Literature & Language > Dictionary ( kÅd ' lÄv ' É™r ) n. An oil obtained from the liver of cod and related fishes and used as a dietary source ...
Carlson Lemon Flavored Cod Liver Oil: The most concentrated and reliable source of vitamin D, vitamin A, DHA, and EPA that we know of.
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Information on cod liver oil, fish oil and Omega 3.
Cod liver oil has a variety of health benefits but has serious side effects as well. It should be taken with caution.