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Angel
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Posted: July 02 2009 at 3:25pm | IP Logged Quote Angel
I'm wondering if anyone can clear this up for me.

I have read in various places that high vitamin cod liver oil is very important as a supplement.   But I have also read that cod liver oil is not high in omega -3 fats. So...

Should one take a cod liver oil supplement AND an omega-3 fish oil supplement?

I found a good omega-3 liquid oil from Nordic Naturals with vitamin D3 added to it. I found my mood immensely improved when I took 2 tsp a day, providing 2000 IU Vitamin D. (That's twice the dose, but I'm nursing AND I live in a northern climate with long winters -- and this summer is incredibly cloudy.)

The Weston Price Foundation recommends a supplement of cod liver oil to equal 20,000 IU Vitamin A and 2000 IU Vitamin D. (Here's the link). I've had really good results with that dosage of Vitamin D so I'm inclined to believe them about the benefits of the cod liver oil, but... do I need to take an omega 3 fish oil, too?

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Posted: July 19 2009 at 11:56pm | IP Logged Quote Syncletica
I've just read in a few places that cod liver oil is a good source of omega-3, (EPA and DHA) as well as being very high in Vit. A, D, and E. According to Wikipedia, pregnant women should not take cod liver oil b/c of the very high amount of Vitamin A which has been known to cause birth defects. Caution is also advised b/c the supplements may contain high levels of toxins such as mercury and PCB's, especially since some companies test for purities while others do not.
So, after all that, I would say no, you don't need to take another supplement for omega 3's, but it would be wise to make sure you find a source from a reputable company who tests for purity.
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