Fermented cod liver oil - 176 ml Green Pasture

Even grandmothers in the USA who use the product as a tradition are so smart and store a bottle of cod liver oil on their buffet.

Historical sacred food

During his worldwide travel, Dr Weston A.Price goes through different cultures characterized by their powerful mind, strong body and spirit. He found that there is a relation between their health and sacred food, one of which is fermented cod liver oil.

* Dr Weston A. Price (1870-1948) was a dentist known with his theories about the relationship between nutrition and dental and physiological health. He is the founder of the National Dental Association research institute, which has become the research section of the American Dental Association.

Why fermented cod liver oil?

Natural cod liver oil has a long and rich history. Since ancient times it was used because of its health benefits. Cod liver oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids but it contains also omega-6, omega-7, and omega-9 fatty acids. There are various ways of producing cod liver oil but only fermentation avoids any heat treatment so to extract the oil and all vitamins and polyunsaturated acids. The oil is precisely purified and combined with fragrances, and then is bottled in a glass vial.

The amount of the nutrients in the oil varies depending on the nutrient cycle of fishes. Each batch cod liver oil is tested for pollutants, heavy metals and as well as the number of various nutrients.

Cod liver oil contains vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamins A and D, CoQ10 and unsaturated fatty acids in various quantities, so some of the research is available on the manufacturer's website www.greenpasture.com.

The rich oil composition and synergic action between its ingredients make it extremely useful and multifunctional nutritional supplement which improves your diet and gives you a lot of nutrients. In the next lines, in short, you can learn about some properties of the oil. The information is given on www.westonaprice.org.

Fermented cod liver oil improves the heart function even after a heart attack or heart surgery. It is due to omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A, D, K - all these vitamins improve mineral absorption which ensures muscle function and elasticity of the blood vessels.

Dr. Price found that the number of heartbeats increases in periods in which vitamin A levels in food are lower. Cod liver oil ensures vitamin A to the body throughout the whole year.

In rat research, it was found that treatment with such oil causes an atherole reduction that blocks the arteries and thus the diameter of the blood vessels increases.

Many of fermented cod oil properties correspond with metabolic syndrome X. That syndrome symptoms are overweight, hypertonia, insulin resistance, and unlocks diabetes and stroke in adults. There are proofs that these diseases are as a result of high levels of omega-6 fatty acids and low levels of omega-3 fatty acids combined with fat-soluble vitamins insufficiency. That is why cod liver oil intake is actually a smart decision.

Many kinds of research show that omega-3fatty acids in cod liver oil improve brain function, memory, stress resistance, immune response, asthma, and etc.

Cod liver oil is known for its properties to improve bone health, to prevent rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

Osteoporosis is influenced by vitamin D and cod liver oil. The specific omega-3 fats found in that oil are the key for the healthy bones. In women high levels of vitamin D taken through the oil, improve the mineral density of the bones.

Two of the vitamin D insufficiency symptoms are bone and muscle pain - pain in legs, muscle weakness and difficult step climbing. Cod liver oil intake improves muscle and joint pain as well as muscle strength.

Cod liver oil is effective in arthritis treatment. English researchers discovered that extended omega-3 fats contained in fermented cod liver relief the pain and restore the inflamed joints.

Pregnant women who use cod liver oil have children with a lower risk of diabetes type 1. The effect was observed in women who take cod liver oil but not in women who have taken multivitamin complex. Cod liver oil in breastfeeding women improves the profile of fatty acids in breast milk which ensures the brain development, increases vitamin A levels and prevents infections. Something interesting is that cod liver oil doesn't increase vitamin D levels in breast milk.

Cod liver oil given to babies straight after their birth and during their first year has no preventive effect against diabetes type 1 but it is an important source of nutrients for the optimal health of infants. In more than 40 researches the results show that vitamin A decreases the morbidity and mortality in children. In most of the researches, cod liver oil is used as vitamin A is the source.

There were books about infant feeding in 1930 and 1940 which recommended the regular intake of cod liver oil starting with one teaspoon on the age of 3 weeks. Dr. Spock is the one who discards it and recommended vaccination instead of the nutritional power of cod liver oil. Nowadays there are several baby care books which describe the importance of the fat-soluble nutrients of the wonderful superfood.

About diabetes therapy in adults  - the cod liver oil is used in many types of research in both groups: insulin-dependent and insulin-independent diabetics. In both conditions, cod liver oil improves glucose response and other markers of the disease. Vitamin A in the oil helps treat and also protects the retina, which is a problem area for diabetic patients.

Cod liver oil decreases the blood pressure caused by higher levels of cortisol.

Cod liver oil given to rats decreases the intraocular pressure and acts as prevention and glaucoma treatment. Vitamin D in the oil improves the absorption of calcium and magnesium which decreases the blood pressure.

Omega-3 fatty acids in cod liver oil are more effective in colitis problems than medicines. That is why it should be the first supplement in such complaints. It works also in Cron disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

Local treatment with oil improves wound healing and skin regeneration. It acts great in itching or other skin intolerance and can be mixed with zinc oxide. Cod liver oil intake soothes the skin and reduces the wrinkles.

And what about cancer? All the nutritional supplements in the oil prevent cancer. Vitamin A is a successful alternative in cancer treatment. Research in China shows that cod liver oil prevents kids from leukaemia. Norwegian researches show that cod liver oil consumption prevents lung cancer.

Origin: Outside the EU

Fermented Cod Liver Oil,  Mentha Spicata organic oil, Mentha piperita organic oil, Gaultheria organic oil,  organic lemon oil.

Allergens: The oil is made from fish caught (not raised), and it is possible to have traces from other marine inhabitants, such as crustaceans. 

Despite the multiple information about rich fatty acids and vitamins in this oil, Herbamedica initiated its own study on a random batch of omega 3 fatty acids. The results are impressive!

100 ml Cod liver oil contains 18 g EPA and 5,3 g DHA! DHA improves vision and normal brain function. The beneficial effect is obtained with 250 mg DHA daily dose. EPA and DHA improve also the normal cardiac function with 250 mg DHA and EPA daily dose. 

Adults and kids over 12 years old:  2 ml daily.

Kids (from 3 to 12 years): 2,5 ml daily.

Pregnant: 5-10 ml daily.

Depending on the dose, one pack is enough for 2-4 months.

Instructions: Use the dosing syringe.

Do not spread the product directly in the mouth. You can mix the dose with water or add it to peanut butter, almond butter, juice or salad.

In cases of intolerance to fish and marine products.

Because the product is made from sea fishes it may contain traces of marine inhabitants such as crustaceans. 

It's not a medicine!

Do not use it as a substitute for varied meals!

Do not exceed the daily dose! Store in a dry, cool and dark place, unobstructed for young children!