The Health Benefits

Cod liver oil, as its name suggests, is oil extracted from the liver of cod. It is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. You can also get omega-3 from eating foods such as tuna, herring and mackerel and by taking a supplement such as Seven Seas Cod Liver Oil, although supplements should not replace a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

As well as omega-3, cod liver oil is also a reliable source of important nutrients including vitamin A & D. These important nutrients play a crucial role in your body.

Vitamin D supports the maintenance of normal bones and muscle function, and contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

A source of Omega-3

Two of the most important omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish oil are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Your body can’t make them from scratch; they can be converted from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is another omega-3 fatty acid, however this conversion can be inefficient vitamin D and therefore it is best to make sure that DHA and EPA are included as part of a balanced diet. This is why both adults and children should aim to consume two portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily. Additionally, you can also top up your diet withregular supplementation with a cod liver oil food supplement.

A source of Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps to regulate the amount of phosphate and calcium absorbed by the body and helps to keep bones, teeth, and muscles healthy.

Vitamin D is made by our bodies in reaction to sunlight on our skin. Most of us should be able to get vitamin D from sunlight from late March/April to the end of September. However, between October and early March we do not get any vitamin D from sunlight. In these months everyone should consider taking a daily supplement of vitamin D.

How Much Do I Need?

In a change to previous advice, the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition is now recommending a Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) for vitamin D of 15mcg, throughout the year, for everyone in the general UK population aged 4 years and above.

The NRV of 5mcg for the general UK population includes pregnant and lactating women and population groups at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Breastfed babies from birth to 1 year of age should be given a daily supplement containing 8.5 to 10 micrograms of vitamin D to make sure they get enough. Formula-fed babies should not be given a vitamin D supplement until they're having less than 500ml (about a pint) of infant formula a day, as infant formula is fortified with vitamin D.

Children aged 1 to 4 years old should be given a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D. If you are concerned please speak with a healthcare professional.

Our Cod Liver Oil High Strength Gelatine Free contains even higher levels of fish oil and Omega-3 . It comes in a starch based capsule shell making it gelatine free. It contains with 193 mg of Omega-3 plus the Government recommended, 10 μg Vitamin D.

Key Ingredient

The capsule shell in this product is made from Maize. This popular crop can also goes by the name of corn, and is a classed as a cereal grain. Amazingly enough, Maize can be traced back to first being cultivated over 10,000 year ago in central America. Sweetcorn is just one form of Maize and is a extremely versatile crop. It can be used in many ways which makes it an ideal gelatine substitute for our shells.

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