Preventing the Flu: Cod Liver Oil

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I can not recommend Cod Liver Oil specifically Green Pastures, highly enough! If you are going to take one vitamin/supplement this is the one you should take! 

Why Take Cod Liver Oil?

1. High levels of Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA
2. High levels of natural Vitamin A 
3. High levels of Vitamin D


Cod Liver Oil: The Number One Superfood

"There is hardly a disease in the books that does not respond well to treatment that includes cod liver oil, and not just infectious diseases but also chronic modern diseases like heart disease and cancer. Cod liver oil provides vitamin D that helps build strong bones in children and helps prevent osteoporosis in adults. The fatty acids in cod liver oil are also very important for the development of the brain and nervous system. "If you want to prevent learning disabilities in your children," said David Horrobin, distinguished medical and biochemical researcher, "feed them cod liver oil."

Cod liver oil contains more vitamin A and more vitamin D per unit weight than any other common food. One hundred grams of regular cod liver oil provides 100,000 IU of vitamin A, almost three times more than beef liver, the next richest source; and 10,000 IU vitamin D, almost four times more than lard, the next richest source. Of course, cod liver oil is only consumed in small amounts, but even a tablespoon (about 15 grams) provides well over the recommended daily allowance for both nutrients.

In addition, cod liveroil contains 7 percent each of the elongated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. EPA is the precursor of important prostaglandins, localized tissue hormones that help the body deal with inflammation; and DHA is extremely important for the development and function of the brain and nervous system. So it's no surprise that in numerous studies cod liver oil has proven to be a powerhouse in fighting disease." (Source)

Flu is Vitamin D Deficiency Disease, is an excellent article written by Sarah of the Healthy Home Economist back in 2010. She talks about how very important Cod Liver Oil is in preventing the flu and really does a good job in breaking down how your levels of Vitamin D play such an important part in keeping you happy and healthy during flu season. If you have time, please read this article!