Does that faint memory still haunt you?

Do you remember your mother pushing a spoonful of some bitter smelly liquid down your gullet when you were a kid?

Does that faint memory still haunt you?

Then it is time to break the glass and understand the importance of cod liver oil. Extracted from the cod fish, this pungent smelling oil has plethora of uses and solves many health ailments in no time. We have brought to you some qualifying aspects of this oil, which will undoubtedly make you fall in love with it:

• Antioxidant: Thanks to the abundant vitamin A present in the oil, it not only keeps your skin healthy and visibly young, but can also be consumed as a natural anti ageing element.

• Eyesight: Cod oil improves the weak eye sight in human beings and keeps them healthy for a considerably long period of time.

• Cold, cough & bronchitis:

When consumed under strict recommendation

by a family doctor or general physician,

this oil keeps cold and cough at bay and fights

respiratory disorders.

• Depression: Though this yellow colored oil is used as natural remedies for many ailments, one of the most sought after reason behind people consuming it is to fight depression. An important ingredient known as EPA fatty acid helps in stabilizing abnormal state of mind and keeps a check on a person’s emotional health.

• Diabetes: The oil is helpful in regulating the level of sugar in the body and prevents occurrence of diabetes.

• Bone disorders: The presence of vitamin D in cod liver oil enhances the calcium absorption capacity thereby making bones stronger and if need be treats bone disorders such as rickets etc.

This highly rich in vitamins, nutritional content, fatty acids and other essential omega 3 fatty acids oil, is also an easy home solution to many other conditions. Let’s have a look at few natural remedies using cod oil:

• For arthritis: Taking small amount of fish oil has proved beneficial for arthritis. About 2-3 spoons full of oil taken every day or as per the instructions given on the bottle are enough to begin with.

• For muscle aches and pain: Generally muscle aches and pain is caused because of deficiency of vitamin D. Cod oil having the same in abundance is a perfect supplement and relieves the person’s pain to a great extent.

• For preventing heart diseases: Taking 1 or 2 teaspoon of fish oil gently improves the functioning of heart. Also the omega 3 fatty acids heal the lining of arteries making them stronger than before.

How will I know whether the cod liver oil is of good quality or not?

Available in both, liquid as well as capsules form, it is easily available in any medical/drug store or pharmacist and comes at a modest price. If the liquid has a pungent fishy smell and is pale yellow in color, then you can be sure of its high quality. If you are purchasing its capsules, then don’t forget to check its expiry date.