Cod Liver Oil Regular Flavor 500 ml.

From the deep, unpolluted waters near Norway, Carlson brings you the finest cod liver oil which is naturally rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, EPA and DHA. Only cod fish caught during the winter and early spring are used, as the liver oil content is highest at this time of year. The oil is separated from the liver tissues without the use of chemicals. To insure freshness of Carlson Norwegian Cod Liver Oil, the air inside the glass bottle has been replaced with nitrogen.

Natural vitamin E is added to the cod liver oil to protect the freshness of the EPA and DHA both within the bottle and our bodies. Vitamin E prevents oxidation of polyunsaturated oils.

This product is regularly tested (using AOAC international protocols) for freshness, potency and purity by an independent, FDA-registered laboratory and has been determined to be fresh, fully potent and free of detectable levels of mercury, cadmium, lead, PCB's and 28 other contaminants. Each teaspoonful contains: 1,100 mg to 1,250 mg Omega 3 fatty acids including: DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 500 mg to 590 mg EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 360 mg to 500 mgALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid) 40 mg to 60 mg.

Promotes and Supports:

• Cardiovascular Health
• Healthy Brain & Nerve Function
• Healthy Vision
• Healthy Immune Function

Throughout the world, medical scientists are encouraging people to eat more fish as fish oil is the only major source of the polyunsaturated omega-3’s, EPA and DHA. Cod Liver Oil is a naturally rich source of these important Omega-3’s, which are unique in their structure & function and aid in our well being.

DHA - Docosahexaenoic Acid (22:6ù3):
DHA supports normal growth and development, maintains brain and neural functions, and supports visual function. DHA is a vital component of tissue in the brain and retina of the eye and has a strong role in the function of the membranes of the Central Nervous System. Also, it is necessary for membrane fluidity and supports nerve cell communication.

EPA - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (22:5ù3):
EPA promotes a healthy cardiovascular system by regulating the formation of healthy body prostaglandins. EPA plays a strong role in modulating inflammatory processes, including platelet aggregation. By competing with arachondonic acid in cell membranes, EPA has the ability to reduce the production of inflammatory eicosanoids such as prostaglandin E2 and leucotriene B4, and proinflammatory cytokines.

EPA and DHA from fish oils have been used in several studies that show their beneficial effects. Studies have shown that omega-3 oils, such as EPA and DHA are beneficial for promoting healthy heart rhythm, supporting improved endothelial function, promoting healthy triglyceride levels and supporting flexible joint function.

ALA - Alpha Linolenic Acid (18:3ù3):
Cod Liver Oil naturally supplies Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA), an Omega-3 that the body cannot synthesize. DHA and EPA can be synthesized from ALA albeit in limited amounts.

Why Fish is Preferable to Flax (18:3ù3):
While flax and soybeans are a source of ALA, a study comparing flax and fish oils showed that subjects given flax oil over a 4-week period did NOT have increased blood levels of DHA. Converting ALA into DHA is very slow due to the body’s limited availability of conversion enzymes, especially delta-6-desaturase. Yet, subjects who were given fish oil, did show high blood levels of DHA and EPA. Giving fish oils directly bypasses any need for extra enzyme conversion and subjects had the benefits available immediately.

Vitamin A:
In addition to DHA, EPA and ALA, Carlson Cod Liver Oil contains the important vitamins A & D. Vitamin A has several important functions in the body, including the maintenance of proper vision. When the body is deficient in Vitamin A, the eye gradually loses its ability to adapt to changes in light resulting in “night blindness.” Another vital role of Vitamin A concerns the formation, maintenance and growth of skin and mucous membranes, which form the body’s primary barrier to infection.

Vitamin D:
Vitamin D helps regulate and control the metabolism of Calcium and Phosphorus by aiding in the absorption of these two minerals from the small intestine, and by directly affecting the rate at which these minerals form and maintain bone.

The U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for infants and children has long been 400 IU of Vitamin D. The scientific basis.