Difference between Cod liver oil and Fish oil

Cod liver oil and fish oil are 2 different health supplements. They come from different fish sources and have unique benefits.

The health benefits of both fish oil and cod liver oil come from their high level of OMEGA-3 fatty acid.

The human body can’t make it’s own OMEGA-3 fatty acid, which is why you need to include them in your diet.

The fatty acids in fish oil are EICOSAPENTAENOIC acid(EPA) and DOCOSAHEXAENOIC (DHA).These OMEGA-3 fatty acids are the ‘GOOD OILS’ that everyone needs to include in their diet.

Some plants sources (such as nuts,seeds and vegetable oil) contain another kind of OMEGA-3 fatty acids, called ALPHA -LINOLENIC ACID (ACA).

• Where do fish oil and cod liver oil come from?

– Fish oil is usually extracted from the flesh of fatty fish like- Herring, Tuna, Anchovies, Mackerel, Salmon.

-Cod liver oil, as the name implies,comes from the liver of cod fishes atcantic cod and Pacific cod are most commonly used to make cod liver oil.

• Benefits of cod liver oil

Cod liver oil contains high levels of EPA and DHA as well as vitamins A and D many of the benefits of cod liver oil are believed to be from it’s powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

Cod liver oil may help..

– Reduce anxiety and depression.

– Lower inflammation all over the body.

– Reduce pain associated with arthritis.

– Support a healthy immune system.

– Maintain bone density.

– Lower blood pressure.

– Support natural weight loss.

• Benefits of fish oil

30% fish oil is pure OMEGA-3 fatty acids

Fish oil may help….

– Support skin health.

– Support liver health.

– Reduce inflammation and pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

– Reduce wait circumstance.

– Support healthy brain development and function.

– Support pregnancy, fetal development and breastfeeding.

• ARE FISH OIL AND COD LIVER OIL SAFE?

– Both the oil are generally considered safe, but you should still talk with your doctor before taking them.

– Both fish and cod liver oil might cause minor side effects and they may not be safe for all people.

• COD LIVER MAY:-

– Cause nosebleeds

– Cause heartburn

– Make blood thinner

• FISH OIL MAY CAUSE:-

– Reduce vitamin E level

– Nausea

– Trouble with blood clotting OR nosebleeding