by Janlee Mead

Created on: November 09, 2009   Last Updated: November 11, 2009

Let's take a close look at the benefits and risks we can reap from codfish oils. Because of a change in production and regulation fish oils have improved through the removal of mercury and similar harmful substances. Cod liver oil contains less saturated fat than other fish oils do. It is high in vitamins, especially A and D, Omega-3 acids, DHA, and EPA.

These nutrients Have been thought to be beneficial in maintaining: A healthy heart and cardiovascular system, Strong bones and teeth, joints, nervous system health and prevention of mood disorders including depression, healthy skin, and the keeping the lining of your digestive tract healthy.

About nutrients found in CLO ( Cod liver oil):

DHA

is a fatty acid. If you suffer from intermittent or chronic depression, this is one nutrient that you want to get every single day. If you want to get pregnant or are already pregnant, you need DHA to insure the proper development of your baby's nervous system and to prevent depression before and after the baby arrives. It has been studied and many believe the lack of DHA may be one major cause of post partum (Post delivery) depression, and had cod liver oil been taken every day this could have been avoided.

EPA

is also a fatty acid which promotes healthy cardiovascular systems. It decreases inflammation in your body. This has been proven to help reduce inflammation due to arthritis. EPA is linked with emotional health therefore works to prevent depression also.

Vitamin Ais necessary for good vision, healthy skin, and strong lining of your digestive tract along with mucous linings of mouth etc. Many skin and digestive disorders will not fully heal without a reliable supply of vitamin A.

Vitamin D

is necessary for maintaining strong bones and teeth. It increases the strength and efficiency of your immune system, which decreases your risk of developing lymphocytes or other antibodies that fight against that which is natural. Vitamin D helps your body regulate its blood sugar levels, playing an important role in preventing type II diabetes. Vitamin D is one of several nutrients which guard against high blood pressure. It helps in preventing inflammations such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, I made this bold because I suffer with RA."D" also prevents inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis which are symptoms of a "D" deficiency.

These are the latest daily Vitamin D recommendations: In the minds of researchers 5000 IU/dayis now seen

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