Benefits of cod liver oil for women

Cod liver oil, as the name suggests, is fish fat. In fact, cod liver oil should be considered a tonic. It is rich in protein and can also supplement calcium. Most of the time, cod liver oil is a tonic medicine for babies to supplement calcium and help their growth and development, but in fact, adults can also consume cod liver oil! So what are the benefits of cod liver oil for women? Next, the editor summarizes some benefits of eating cod liver oil for female friends, let’s take a look!

1. Cod liver oil is indeed an ancient medicine recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, but in most countries and regions it is also used as food or dietary supplement. For example, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Nutrition Database includes cod liver oil and classifies it as fish oil (Fish oil, cod liver). In our country, cod liver oil is included in the "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" and has no traditional consumption habits. According to the "Reply of the General Office of the National Health and Family Planning Commission on Issues Related to Cod Liver Oil", it is not a common food.

2. Cod liver oil is a fatty oil extracted from the livers of non-toxic marine fish such as sharks. After removing some solid fat at around 0°C, the concentration is adjusted with refined edible vegetable oil, high-concentration cod liver oil or vitamin A and vitamin D3, and then an appropriate amount of stabilizer is added. The vitamin A content per 1g should be 90.0%~120.% of the labeled amount; the vitamin D content should be 85.0% of the labeled amount.

3. There are several types of cod liver oil. The one that is good for eyesight is cod liver oil. The main nutrients of cod liver oil are vitamin A and vitamin D. The advanced deodorization process removes the odor.

4. Most women tend to have cold bodies and cold hands and feet in winter. Dr. Yokoyama said: "Fish oil can make the blood less viscous and promote blood circulation. Since the capillaries can extend to the extremities of the body, fish oil has the effect of improving cold hands and feet."

This mechanism is related to platelets and red blood cells in the blood. Omega-3 fatty acids that enter the human body can form cell membranes. When the omega-3 fatty acids in the platelet cell membrane increase, the coagulation of platelets will be inhibited; the increase in fatty acids in the red blood cell membrane can increase the softness of the red blood cells. "In fact, the diameter of the capillary tip is smaller than that of the red blood cells, so it is difficult for the red blood cells to pass through. But after becoming soft, the red blood cells can deform and enter the capillaries, thus promoting blood circulation and improving cold hands and feet."