No fishy taste! Just a peach essence smell making it a huge hit for kids and parents. Nordic's Cod Liver Oil is purity tested for toxins and heavy metals and tastes great. Easy to hide in apple sauce or smoothies, or taken right off the spoon.

Purity
This pure Cod Liver Oil is obtained from the oceans in Norway and contains no PCB's, heavy metals, pesticides, GMO, or Hexane. It is a Virgin Cold Pressed Arctic Cod Liver Oil, ultra fresh & pure, cholesterol free, with naturally occurring vitamin A and E, and 100% natural peach essence. Third party tested for purity. Positively NO fishy taste, great peach flavor. View Nordic Naturals Third Party Testing report on the purity of their fish oils HERE

Benefits of Cod Liver Oil:

Cod liver oil is an abundant source of Omega-3s (EPA & DHA) and Vitamin A & D found in one source. It has been shown to be useful in preventing cancer, fighting infections, preventing cardiovascular disease and strokes, and promoting overall wellness. Low Vitamin A levels severely affects behavior, vision, learning, and the immune system.

General Health Omega-3 fatty acids are critical components of a healthy diet. The body cannot manufacture essential Omega-3s and must obtain them from either food such as flaxseeds, fish, and walnuts, or through supplementation. The most important types of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils are Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). The body needs EPA to produce prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that help to protect the heart and the cell membranes. DHA is required for the normal development of the brain, the eyes, and the reproductive system.

Infection Fighter Vitamin A is knows as the “Original Infection Fighter” often used in respiratory and sinus infections as well as to quicken the recovery from chicken pox. There are very few foods, which provide significant doses of Vitamin A, but those that do include liver and cod liver oil. [3]

Cancer Both laboratory and animal tests have shown that Omega 3 fatty acids help prevent cancer, and build up the immune system so that it can better fight against certain types of cancer cells. [1,2]

Cardiovascular Disease Omega 3 Fish Oils are well known and recommended as dietary supplements to lower triglycerides, counteract inflammation, and thin the blood to prevent atherosclerosis.

Heart disease and stroke The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils increase the concentrations of good cholesterol (high density lipoproteins, HDL) in the blood while decreasing the concentrations of bad cholesterol (triglycerides). They also lower the total cholesterol level. Furthermore, these omega-3 oils protect the heart by preventing the formation of blood clots and fatty deposits (plaque) on the arterial walls. In people with coronary heart disease, fish oils may help to reduce the risk of blood clots in the brain or in the lungs; pain associated with angina; and the risk of cardiac arrhythmias.

Investigation of the possible benefits of fish oils began when researchers discovered that Eskimos rarely suffer from heart attacks or rheumatoid arthritis even though their diet is high in fat from fish, seals, and whales. Because these sources of fat have a high omega-3 fatty acid content, it was discovered that the type of fatty acid that they contained helped to protect the Eskimos from the usual consequences of high-fat diets. The Eskimos high omega-3 fatty acid diet helped decrease their risk of heart attacks, strokes and abnormal heart rhythms.

A study of 20,551 doctors who ate at least one fish meal per week cut their risk of heart attacks in half compared to those who ate fish once a month or less. In the 5-year Lyon study, men who followed a Mediterranean diet with emphasis on omega-3-rich oils and fish, fruits and vegetables had their heart attack rates reduced by 70% compared to subjects in the control group. [3]

History of Cod Liver Oil It first became established in the fishing communities of Scotland, Iceland, Norway and Greenland several centuries ago where they used it to protect themselves against the intense cold that they were exposed to. Traditionally, Cod Liver Oil (CLO) has been used to relieve such complaints as rheumatism, aching muscles and stiff joints. During the 1890s, it was commonly used to treat rickets, which affected nine out of ten malnourished children. In the 1950s, more research was carried out into the essential fatty acids Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) contained in Cod Liver Oil and other oily fish. This research has led to the modern view of Cod Liver Oil as not only beneficial in such conditions as rheumatism, but also as a benefit to the heart and circulatory system. [3]

Skin, hair, lungs, and GI health
Omega-3 fatty acids help improve the integrity of the skin and hair giving it more moisture and vibrance, and thus helping a variety of skin conditions including dry skin, dry hair, psoriasis, eczema, and dandruf. Omega-3 fatty acids can help to improve the integrity of the epithelial tissue lining the lungs and intestinal tract helping conditions such as asthma and IBS.

General Health
Omega-3 fatty acids are critical components of a healthy diet. The body cannot manufacture them and must obtain them from either food such as flaxseeds, fish, walnuts, or through supplementation. The body needs EPA to produce prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances which protect the heart and the cell membranes. DHA is required for the normal development of the brain, the eyes, and the reproductive system.

Cancer
Both laboratory and animal tests have shown that Omega 3 fatty acids help prevent cancer, and build up the immune system so that it can better fight against certain types of cancer cells.

Heart disease & stroke
The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils increase good cholesterol (high density lipoproteins, HDL) in the blood while decreasing bad cholesterol (triglycerides). Furthermore, these omega-3 oils protect the heart by preventing the formation of blood clots and fatty deposits (plaque) on the arterial walls. In people with coronary heart disease, fish oils may help to reduce the risk of blood clots in the brain or in the lungs; pain associated with angina; and the risk of cardiac arrhythmias. Fish oils also help to maintain healthy circulation.

Investigation of the possible benefits of fish oils began when researchers discovered that Eskimos rarely suffer from heart attacks or rheumatoid arthritis even though their diet is high in fat from fish, seals, and whales. Because these sources of fat have a high omega-3 fatty acid content, it was discovered that the type of fatty acid that they contained helped to protect the Eskimos from the usual consequences of high-fat diets. The Eskimos high omega-3 fatty acid diet helped decrease their risk of heart attacks, strokes and abnormal heart rhythms.

A study of 20,551 doctors who ate at least one fish meal per week cut their risk of heart attacks in half compared to those who ate fish once a month or less. In the 5-year Lyon study, men who followed a Mediterranean diet with emphasis on omega-3-rich oils and fish, fruits and vegetables had their heart attack rates reduced by 70% compared to subjects in the control group.