Fish oil in general is an incredible way to improve your heart, your good mental health, and even your skin as an extra bonus!
There are two main reasons I first started to take not just fish oil, but Nordic Naturals Cod Liver Oil specifically and over other brands. Cod Liver Oil has a high percentage of Vitamin D, which is something I am looking for, so I chose it over generic fish oil.
1. Nordic Naturals is a superior, high-grade oil that is tasteless, whereas other cod liver oil capsules and liquids I have taken that were less expensive left me with a horrible taste in my mouth and fishy burps for the rest of the day. I take large quantities of the cod liver oil because the diagnosis I am using it for needs higher amounts to be effective. Taking as many capsules as would be necessary to meet my dosage needs would be cumbersome and I probably wouldn't take them all! I prefer the option of the liquid. A tasteless liquid.
2. The ratio of DHA/EPA is important for some reason, and through recommendations on a message board I was frequenting I learned that the ratio of Nordic Naturals Cod Liver Oil is correct for my diagnosis, with a higher DHA to EPA balance. Actually, I wonder if this is correct sometimes, and haven't researched it much myself beyond trusting the good people of the internet, so I wouldn't bet the farm on this fact! There is also Vitamin D in cod liver oil, something I like because I live in a Northern climate with lots of rain and darkness and Vitamin D is low for those living in my latitude.
3. The amount of DHA/EPA is high per serving. Some fish oils you purchase may contain very low amounts, but Nordic Naturals contains 600 mgs of DHA and 410 mgs of EPA per teaspoon. The 4 to 5 grams I am supposed to take is reached much easier and with cost-efficiency by using this product.
Details from www.nordicnaturals.com
Ingredients: purified arctic cod liver oil, d-alpha tocopherol, 100% natural orange oil, rosemary extract
Each teaspoon provides:
DHA: 600 mg
EPA: 410 mg
Other Omega-3s: 225 mg
Vitamin A: 425-1500 IU
Vitamin D: 0-20 IU
Oleic Acid (Omega-9) 600 mg
Total Omega-3s 1235 mg
16 FL OZ
