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Benefits of Fermented Cod Liver Oil – How to Take it Without Gagging, and How it Saves You Money

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There are three main questions that pop up about fermented cod liver oil (FCLO):

1. Why do I need FCLO when I am already taking CLO?

2. It’s expensive - I just can’t afford it!

3. It tastes strong - how do I mask the taste? And how do I expect my kids to take it when I can hardly down it?

This post will address these questions

Why is FCLO better than CLO?

FCLO is created traditionally, is not processed using methods which destroy nutrients. Cod Liver Oil has traditionally been processed using fermentation. Fishermen would toss cod livers in a barrel of seawater, let it sit 6-12 months, then skim the oil off the top.

In our rushed society, manufacturers don’t have time to wait 6-12 months. They want it made now, to sell now. Most brands use molecular distillation (code name for “removes all the natural vitamins and replaces them with synthetics”) or heat to process cod liver oil - which destroys EPA’s and DHA’s in the omega 3′s.
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Cod Liver Oil - Brands Containing Soy

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Last week I posted my brand comparison of cod liver oil (CLO). In this comparison I listed three dozen types of liquid and softgel cod liver oils, and compared the cost per serving of each of them. I compared the cost of CLO to the more superior fermented cod liver oil (FCLO) and concluded the liquid FCLO is less expensive than all but two of the liquid brands. We also discovered there are brands of CLO with 0 IU’s of Vitamin D.

However, as I mentioned, quality was not taken into account in my cost analysis. Who uses synthetic vitamins? Natural? Which brands contain soy?

This post addresses which brands contain soy. But first, let’s take a quick peek into why we don’t want soy in our CLO.

Reasons to Avoid Soy

Soybean oil is the main active ingredient used in Bayer’s “natural” pesticide - and we want to consume this?

Soy is genetically modified - we want to avoid GMO’s!

Soy is processed in a way that increases levels of carcinigens,and cause thyroid problems - read more: Soy Danger’s Summarized

The Whole Soy Story - by Kaayla T. Daniel

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Cod Liver Oil – Brand Comparison Guide and Cost Analysis

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I think most of us have figured out by now making a daily habit of consuming cod liver oil (CLO) is beneficial to our health, particularly now that cold and flu season is around the corner (Read: Benefits of Vitamin D - Why it’s essential to health + the best food sources). I have recently been doing some brand and price comparisons and wanted to share what I found with you.

How much do you need?

Is Vitamin D to Vitamin A ratio important?

Is FCLO really more expensive than CLO?

Which brand requires you to take 25 of their softgels to make the 1,000 IU Vitamin D requirement, thus costing you $3/serving?

Which cod liver oil brand provides “0″ IU’s of Vitamin D (and WHY would you want to bother)?

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Flu is Vitamin D Deficiency Disease

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Studies show that least one-third of Americans are wholly deficient in Vitamin D. We all need to maintain adequate levels of Vitamin D year-round, not just during flu season. The government has an important role to play in getting this message out, but says nothing at all. Continue reading →

Five Fats You MUST Have in Your Kitchen

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When folks ask me for advice on how to change their diet for the better, I tell them that the quickest way to improve their health and just feel amazingly better in general (like, feel better tomorrow – that’s how fast this works) is to get the right fats into their diet and the wrong fats out. Eating organic fruits/vegetables and grinding their own flour/making their own bread are usually the two changes that people want to do first, but the truth is, while important, these two things will have the least impact on your health in the immediate term. Continue reading →

Healing Cavities Through Nutrition - a Cheat Sheet

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Tooth decay is caused by a deficiency of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients the body needs to build healthy teeth. The two most important minerals teeth need are calcium and phosphate. Unfortunately, for the teeth, other places of the body also need these minerals. So if you’re running short, the minerals will migrate out of your teeth, and bones, and go to more important places, like your heart and other organs.
For optimal tooth health, you need to avoid foods that contribute to decay, and carry minerals out of the body. Some of these foods are… Continue reading →