Cod Liver Oil
What other names is Cod Liver Oil known by?
Cod Oil, Fish Liver Oil, Fish Oil, Halibut Liver Oil, Liver Oil, n-3 Fatty Acids, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.
What is Cod Liver Oil?
Cod liver oil can be obtained from eating fresh cod liver or by taking supplements.
Likely Effective for...
- Lowering fats called triglycerides.
Possibly Effective for...
- High blood pressure.
- Kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
Possibly Ineffective for...
- Osteoarthritis.
- Cholesterol disease that runs in families (familial hypercholesterolemia).
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Heart disease, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), wound healing, glaucoma, depression, preventing an irregular heartbeat in people with heart disease, and preventing ear infections in young children.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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