The correct way to take cod liver oil capsules

Cod liver oil is a well-known nutritional supplement. It has high nutritional value and is collected from the liver fat of sharks and cod. It contains extremely high protein, vitamins, etc., and plays a great role in supplementing calcium. It is generally used to help the growth and development of young infants. Cod liver oil comes in a variety of forms. Some are made into cod liver oil ointments that can be drunk with water, and others are made into capsules. So how should you take cod liver oil capsules? Next, the editor has summarized some correct ways to take cod liver oil capsules. Let’s take a look together!

1. Efficacy of cod liver oil

1. Supplement vitamin A. Prevent and treat night blindness, maintain normal growth of the body, and enhance the body's immunity.

2. Supplement vitamin D. Helps the body absorb calcium more effectively, preventing rickets in children or osteomalacia in adults. Cod liver oil contains vitamin D and A. The former can help calcium absorption, while the latter can prevent dry eyes and maintain normal growth. Be careful of cod liver oil poisoning. It must be taken under the advice of a doctor. Taking it for several months will cause loss of appetite, itchy skin, hair loss, dry hair, bone pain caused by the proliferation of tubular bone periostium, fractures, increased intracranial pressure and other poisoning symptoms.

(II) Usage

1. Duration. Children must persist in taking cod liver oil. Before the age of 3, it is best to take it for three or four months, then stop and then continue. Adults can eat it in moderation as needed, but generally eat less.

2. Number of times consumed. Generally, one capsule of cod liver oil per day is enough for children. If the calcium deficiency is more serious, one more capsule should be added per day. Adults generally take 2-3 capsules per day, with intervals of 6-8 hours.

3. Time of consumption. It is generally better to take cod liver oil in the morning, and then take a calcium supplement before going to bed at night (this is for children who need calcium supplements)

4. How to eat. For children under 1 year old, when taking cod liver oil, an adult must bite open the cod liver oil capsule, drip the cod liver oil into the baby's mouth, and then eat the cod liver oil capsule skin by himself, which can also supplement nutrition; for babies over 2 years old, their chewing ability has improved, so the baby can bite the cod liver oil directly and eat it all, but the adult must supervise the baby to make sure he chews it hard.

5. Because cod liver oil has a special fishy smell, some children cannot tolerate it and do not want to eat it. Parents can drop cod liver oil into their child’s porridge or milk powder and let him drink it.

6. If you are calcium deficient, you can take some calcium gluconate tablets plus cod liver oil, and then combine it with dietary supplements to eat more calcium-rich foods, such as fish soup, dried shrimps, kelp, and pork rib soup. At the same time, eat more vitamin D-rich foods, such as pork liver, lamb liver, and beef liver, to promote calcium absorption.