Originally published November 26 2014
The healing benefits of fermented cod liver oil
by Derek Henry
(NaturalNews) With what seems like hundreds of new supplements coming out on the market every day, it's impossible to keep track of them and very difficult to determine whether they are required in your health regimen. Fermented cod liver oil could certainly be lumped into a long list of supplements, but what sets it apart is its ability to deliver nutrients that have been largely absent in today's diet, which can help create "miracles" in your overall health.
A good case for fermented cod liver oil
Fermented cod liver oil was once a standard supplement in traditional European societies, helping to provide fat-soluble vitamins A and D, as well as omega 3 fatty acids in a highly digestible format. All of these nutrients are important components to good health and are dependent on each other for proper assimilation. According to the Weston A. Price Foundation:
"At least 2,000 genes, or nearly 10 percent of your genes, have been identified that are directly influenced by vitamin D, which in turn impact a wide variety of health issues, from preventing the common cold and flu to inhibiting at least sixteen different types of cancer. Widespread vitamin D deficiency has also been strongly linked to the childhood epidemics of autism, asthma, and diabetes, both type 1 and 2. Vitamin A, which is essential for your immune system just like vitamin D, is also a precursor to active hormones that regulate the expression of your genes, and they work in tandem. For example, there is evidence that without vitamin D, vitamin A can be ineffective or even toxic. But if you're deficient in vitamin A, vitamin D cannot function properly either."
If you think that you are already getting enough of these two vitamins, you might want to consider that most climates do no support proper vitamin D exposure, and if you use sunscreen, you are blocking the key process for your body to absorb and produce it. Other forms of vitamin D found in foods and supplements are either fortified or synthetic, and therefore not well absorbed by the body.
As for vitamin A, it can also be difficult to obtain. Beta-carotene is the precursor of retinol, the active form of vitamin A, and while it is converted into vitamin A in humans, only 3% gets converted in a healthy adult. This makes vegetables like carrots and red peppers an inadequate food source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is only found in adequate amounts in the livers of animals and grass fed dairy. The benefits of fermented cod liver oil. What can you potentially expect from consuming adequate dosages of fermented cod liver oil? This list is quite extensive and includes:- Promotes healthy cholesterol levels
- Supports tooth and bone health
- Acts as a systemic anti-inflammatory
- Helps manage ADHD symptoms
- Helps stabilize mood disorders (bi-polar, depression, etc)
- Prevents formation of atherosclerotic plaque
- Reduces symptoms of arthritis (rheumatoid and osteoarthritis)
- Promotes mental health
- Promotes healthy hormonal balance
- Supports health of hair, skin, and nails
- Reduces skin conditions (acne, eczema)
- Helps reduce asthma
- Reduces breast cancer risk
- Helps lower risk of type 1 diabetes when used in the first year of life
Cautions and specifics when using fermented cod liver oil
First of all, ensure that your fermented cod liver oil is not put through a destructive manufacturing process which includes alkali refining, bleaching, and deodorization which destroys the natural vitamins A and D, while damaging delicate omega-3 fatty acids. Ironically, synthetic vitamins are typically added back in to meet desired labeling requirements.
Dr. Weston A. Price also always gave cod liver oil along with high-vitamin butter oil. He found that cod liver oil on its own was relatively ineffective; combining it with high vitamin butter oil produced excellent results. The butter oil contains vitamin K2, which works synergistically with vitamins A and D. Quality sources of vitamin K include grass fed animal protein, butter, and cheeses.
Sources:
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/cod-liver-oil-myths-truths/
http://wellnessmama.com/13154/fermented-cod-liver-oil-vs-fish-oil/
http://www.westonaprice.org
http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com
About the author:
Derek Henry took a deadly health challenge that conventional medicine couldn't solve and self-directed a one-in-a-million health journey that found him happier and healthier than he had been in his entire life. As a result of this rewarding journey, he now spends his time writing, coaching, and educating thousands of people each month who want to enjoy similar results under their own direction.
Find out how you can reverse disease and thrive with a holistic approach.
Derek Henry took a deadly health challenge that conventional medicine couldn't solve and self-directed a one-in-a-million health journey that found him happier and healthier than he had been in his entire life. As a result of this rewarding journey, he now spends his time writing, coaching, and educating thousands of people each month who want to enjoy similar results under their own direction.
Find out how you can reverse disease and thrive with a holistic approach.
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