Nature's Aid Cod Liver Oil 33% Extra Free

Product Description

This is now probably one of the biggest selling supplements in Europe.  It first became established in the fishing communities of Scotl&, Icel&, Norway & Greenland several centuries ago where they used it to protectthemselves against the rigour of the intense cold that they were exposed to. 

Our grandparents are fond of
telling stories of taking their daily dose of Cod Liver Oil (CLO) to relieve such complaints as rheumatism, aching
muscles & stiff joints.  During the 1890s it was commonly used to treat rickets which affected 9 out of 10
malnourished children.  In the 1950s more research was carried out into the essential fatty acids
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) & Docosahexaeonic Acid (DHA) contained in Cod Liver Oil & 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 & circulatory system.
 
  The Benefits of Cod Liver Oil 
Blood flow
- may be aided by EPA & DHA discouraging blood platelets from sticking together.
Blood pressure
- EPA & DHA may help reduce this.
Coronary heart disease
- risk may be reduced if regular intakes are given.
Bones & teeth
- require vitamin D to maintain their strength.  Cod Liver Oil is a good source of vitamin D.
Vision
- vitamin A is essential for the formation of visual violet (for night vision).
Healthy skin & mucous membranes
- CLO is rich in vitamin A; the large amount present is beneficial for skin
and mucous membranes.
 
Properties
Cod Liver Oil contains:
Vitamin A which is essential for the immune system, bone growth, night vision, cellular growth, testicular &
ovarian function.
Vitamin D which is essential for the absorption & utilisation of calcium & potassium which are required for
skeletal growth.
EPA & DHA, omega 3 fatty acids which are converted in the body to produce prostaglandins which affect a
wide variety of physiological processes due to their modulating effect on the action of hormones.  It is thought
that EPA & DHA may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.  DHA seems essential for normal brain
development in unborn babies.