What is Cod Liver Oil Cod Liver Oilnbspdiffers from other fish oils because it is a nutrient rich source of Vitamin Anbspand Vitamin D each of our capsules contains 100 NRV of both these vitamins nbsp Our Cod Liver Oil is sourced from the clean unpolluted waters of Iceland & comes from sustainable fisheries under governmental control The Icelandic fish trade is one of their principal sources of income & great care is taken to ensure the quality of their produce ensuring that the Cod Liver Oil is free from impurities nbsp Thenbspextensive refining process means that our capsules are virtually taste free Why take Cod Liver Oil capsules Cod Liver Oil contains the important essential fatty acids EPA & DHA Clinicalnbspstudies have provennbsp EPA & DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart brain & vision nbsp Essential fatty acids cannot be made within the body therefore they must be obtained from your diet The Vitamin A found in cod liver oil contributes tonbspmaintenance of normal skin & Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones & muscle functionnbsp Both vitamins contribute tonbspthe normal function of the our immune systems All our Cod Liver Oil products are carefully tested to Regulatory standards to ensure that they contain safe levels of heavy metals such as Cadmium Mercury & Lead Not suitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeedingnbsp Because of the Vitamin A content we recommend an alternative fish oil such asnbsp Omega-3nbspif you are pregnant or breast feeding Vitamin A can be harmful to foetuses