Cod liver oil
The cod liver oil is extracted from the fresh liver of the cod and is characterized by its strong aroma and light yellow color. Its importance is to contain a high percentage of vitamin A and vitamin D which are considered to be the most important vitamins that assist in the growth and maintenance of the body. D) Helps the body absorb and calcify calcium in the bones and teeth, while vitamin A helps in the growth of muscles in the body. It also contains ducoshexanwic acid (DHA, fatty acid (EPA) and omega-3), whose importance has been discovered since ancient times; Where it is obtained by placing the cod liver with sea water in the vessels of the wood and left it for a year to extract oil from them.
Cod liver oil is often used in the form of gelatin capsules, in order to facilitate its use and circulation among people.
Benefits of cod liver oil
- Improve and maintain heart functions. The omega-3 fatty acids in it protect the heart from diseases and help it to function efficiently. The presence of vitamin A and vitamin D increases the flexibility of muscles and blood vessel walls, LDL cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.
- It regulates the work of the immune system in the body, which increases the resistance of the body to diseases and healing faster disease.
- Helps prevent the infection of internal ear , as it alleviates the symptoms of bronchitis and asthma.
- Improve the strength of muscles in the body, and relieve the pain associated with movement; lack of vitamin D leads to pain in movement, and because contain the oil of the liver of the high proportions of this vitamin, when taken to increase the amount of body and alleviate pain, pain relief associated with arthritis.
- It is prescribed for the treatment of depression and correcting the psychological state. It is also nourishing the brain because it contains omega-3 fatty acids, which increases the ability to concentrate, study and other brain activities.
- Useful for controlling and treating kidney disease if detected early.
Eating cod liver oil is often considered safe for all people, but in some cases where a person has large amounts of it, they show some problems such as: colorectal swelling and therefore should be treated moderately, and the pregnant woman to see her doctor before using it.