The efficacy and effects of cod liver oil

Cod liver oil is a very common health care medicine in life. It is a fat extracted from the liver of shark and cod, and the main components are vitamin A and vitamin D3, which has high nutritional value and is widely used by people. This year, CCTV 315 reported that cod liver oil is a medicine, not a supplement, and there are still a large number of counterfeit products in the country, but this does not prevent the real cod liver oil has the nutritional value. Today we will mainly learn about the efficacy of real cod liver oil and the side effects of cod liver oil.

Promotes bone growth

Cod liver oil is rich in vitamin D, which can effectively promote the absorption of calcium, phosphorus and other substances by the gastrointestinal tract and help growth and development; when vitamin D is lacking, the body's ability to absorb calcium and phosphorus decreases, and bone development will be affected, so it is necessary for children during the growth period to take vitamin D in time to promote bone growth, and cod liver oil is a good source of vitamin D.

Preventing cracked nipples

The problem of cracked nipples is a problem that many breastfeeding women encounter, and cod liver oil is rich in fatty oils that have a lubricating and moisturizing effect, so apply an appropriate amount of cod liver oil on the nipples for about 2 days to moisturize the nipples; not only can you prevent cracked nipples but there are no toxic side effects and it does not affect breastfeeding.

Prevention and treatment of vitamin A deficiency

The vitamin A in cod liver oil can maintain the normal function of the skin and mucous membranes, which is essential for human growth and development. Vitamin A deficiency can cause skin roughness, corneal softening, dry eye disease and night blindness.

Promote wound healing

The vitamin A and vitamin D contained in cod liver oil can promote the growth of new flesh buds and new skin, and has good healing effect on growing muscles and healing wounds. If there is a wound on the body, sterilize and disinfect the new wound, after the ulcerated wound is drained and cleared, cut the concentrated cod liver oil pills and cover the wound with cod liver oil juice, 1~2 days, the wound will be healed, the dosage depends on the size of the wound, it is better to cover the wound completely with cod liver oil.

Improve the immunity of the body

Cod liver oil is rich in vitamins A, B, D, niacin and other nutrients, which can promote the function of a variety of immune cells and inhibit the abnormal proliferation of bone marrow cells, thus having the effect of improving human immunity.

Anti-cancer and cancer prevention

The vitamin A in cod liver oil can effectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells and strengthen the body's immunity. In addition, cod liver oil has a good antioxidant effect, which can prevent cell tissues from being damaged by oxidation and inhibit the transformation of normal epithelial cells into cancer cells, so cod liver oil is an anti-cancer food that can promote the body's immune function.

Prevention and treatment of cerebral thrombosis

The main component of cod liver oil is unsaturated fatty acid, which has certain antioxidant effect, can reverse the decomposition of low-density lipoprotein, reduce the viscosity of blood, improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, and have good preventive and therapeutic effects on cerebral thrombosis, atherosclerosis, etc.

Enhances brain power

The unsaturated fatty acids in cod liver oil are also important nutrients for the vitality of the brain nerves, and are especially suitable for the elderly and children to enhance their brain power, promote intellectual development and improve memory.

Side effects of cod liver oil

Excessive consumption of cod liver oil can lead to excessive intake of vitamin A and vitamin D.

Side effects of excessive vitamin A

While a single intake of 100,000 IU of vitamin A can lead to a temporary increase in intracranial pressure, producing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. If 100,000 IU is taken daily for several days, symptoms such as hair loss, seborrheic dermatitis, itchy skin, and enlarged liver and spleen can occur.

Side effects of excessive vitamin D

If the daily dosage of vitamin D exceeds 20,000~50,000 IU or 2000 IU per kilogram of body weight, symptoms of toxicity will appear after several weeks of continuous use, manifested as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pallor, weakness, excessive drinking and urination, irritability and headache.