🫧 Cod Liver Oil - Liquid Gold

📊 Nutritional Table (100 g)

Below is the detailed nutritional value per 100 grams cod liver oil.

* RDA - Recommended Daily Allowance (EU Regulation 1169/2011). Percentages are calculated for an adult. Athletes' needs may be higher.

💪 Benefits for Athletes

Here are the main cod liver oil benefits in an athlete's nutrition:

• Concentrated vitamin D - for bone density and immunity
• Omega-3 - anti-inflammatory effect on joints
• Vitamin A - for vision and skin health
• Traditional, time-tested supplement

🍳 How to Prepare

The best ways to prepare cod liver oil, while preserving maximum nutritional value:

1. Take 1 teaspoon (5 ml) per day
2. Can be mixed into smoothies or salad dressings
3. Capsules - a more convenient, odorless form

⚡ When to Eat?

With food - better absorbed with fats. In the morning or at lunch.

🔄 Substitutions and Alternatives

Best alternatives cod liver oil:

Fish oil, omega-3 capsules, flaxseed oil

💡 Tips

• Choose cold-pressed, unprocessed oil
• Store in the refrigerator after opening - protects against oxidation
• Do not exceed the recommended dose due to vitamin A
• Lemon flavor is often added to mask the fish taste

🥄 Dosage And How To Include

This is a food supplement, not an everyday food. Cod liver oil naturally contains vitamin D, vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids. Take only as much as indicated on the label — excess vitamin A accumulates in the body.

• With food — fat-soluble vitamins are better absorbed during a meal.
• Follow the daily dose specified by the manufacturer.
• Do not combine with other vitamin A sources unnecessarily.

🛒 How To Choose And Store

Choose a manufacturer that clearly states the vitamin D and A content per serving. Store in a dark, cool place, and in the refrigerator after opening. Monitor the smell: rancid oil has an unpleasant fish odor.

• In the refrigerator after opening — until the stated expiry date.
• Do not store in warm or light conditions.
• Check the batch and expiry information.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

• “More is better” — too much vitamin A can be harmful.
• Use with other fat-soluble vitamin supplements — calculate the total dose.
• Improper storage — the oil becomes rancid and loses its properties.

📋 What Is Important To Know

Cod liver oil is fish oil extracted from cod livers, so in addition to omega-3, it also contains vitamin A and vitamin D. It is precisely the vitamin A content that distinguishes it from regular fish oil: it can be high, and vitamin A is fat-soluble and accumulates in the body, so exceeding the dose can lead to excess. For this reason, the dose should be followed carefully.

⚖️ Doses And Use

• Follow the dose stated on the package — it is already adjusted to the vitamin A and D content.
• Do not increase the dose on your own: vitamin A accumulates and too large an amount can be harmful.
• Take with food containing fats — this helps fat-soluble vitamins be absorbed better.
• If you take other supplements with vitamin A or D, check the total amount.