Benefits Of Using Cod Liver Oil Daily

In most of the children, softening of bones is a common problem leading to fracture on account of fall accidentally and deformation of bones. This problem in children is known as rickets occurring due to deficiency of Vitamin D. Deficiency of Calcium also causes Rickets in children. The traditional systems of treatment of the disease like Siddha and Ayurveda has gained unpopularity due to the lack of proper practitioners and so western medicinal systems are gaining popularity including the Chinese system of treatment of this disease.

As a nutritional supplement it contains fatty acids and Vitamin An and D. Older people suffer from arthritis or pain in the bones due to bone stiffness and this can be cured with the intake of cod liver oil. This oil is pale yellow in color available in capsule form also.

The liver oil of the cod fish has multi dimensional benefits like strengthening of the heart and hair, bone structure and also nourishes the skin.

There is also reported information that it has helped in curing identified cancers and lung cancer to some extent. Of course, it depends on the severity of the cancer.

Cod liver oil has its own sets of side effects produced due to over consumption. The cells in the body may swell with fluid if there is accumulation of fat due to excessive intake of Vitamin A beyond the recommended dosage. This abnormal level is known as hyper vitaminosis.

When a person suffers from other diseases then castor oil should be given only after consulting a doctor. Deformed babies are formed in case pregnant women take it.

The fatty acids may cause hemorrhagic strokes because of the interference with the ability of blood to clot. This supplement should therefore be taken only when advised by the physician.

The fatty substance has high value calories and hence exhaustion of calories through exercises or other means may become a problem.

Diabetic patients should consult doctors before using this oil.

Cod liver oil may cause further thinning of the blood if used by patients having undergone angioplasty or using ecosprin. Care should be taken that such patients should not bleed as it would be difficult to stop bleeding in them due to the taking of thinners..

Lot of research is going on around the world on use of this oil. Still nothing can be generalized because the behavior, living style, eating habits, are all different from country to country.

Author is an expert writer on supplement reviews.