Cod liver oil pills
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Sep 15 2009
Q: Are cod liver oil pills the equivalent of the Omega 3 fish oil supplements?
A: Cod liver oil pills are a type of an Omega 3 fish oil supplement. Cod liver oil pills are made from the liver of cod fish. The pills contain a high amount of the Omega -3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Also they contain significant amounts of vitamins A and D. You should talk to your doctor before starting any supplement.
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Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Sep 15 2009
Q: I’m a vegetarian. Is there a vegetarian substitute for fish oil?
A: Vegetarian sources provide ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) which is a different omega 3 fatty acid than the DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) found in fish oil. An easy to find oil that is rich in ALA is flax seed oil. For more information click here.
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