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overprocessed diets.

If you do a quick google search, you’ll nd there are two different types of
cod liver oils that are primarily talked about: extra-virgin cod liver oil and
fermented cod liver oil. Let’s take a closer look at both and see why this
difference matters.

Bene ts of cod liver oil

Since they both have similar contents, we can start by talking about why
they are recommended in the rst place. Both forms of cod liver oil pack a The Dental Diet
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There are a lot more bene ts that could be added to this list based on the
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These are some of the most important nutrients to your overall health.

Omega-3 (DHA & EPA) – These forms of omega-3s are critical for your
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What about fermented cod liver oil? baby-head-shape/)

Fermentation is an ancient process that’s used across the world and

across cultures. Before refrigeration, our ancestors used fermentation to
preserve foods. Fermentation is the metabolic process where enzymes
change the carbohydrates of a substance into an alcohol or an acid –
therefore making it more shelf stable.
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With fermented cod liver oil, the belief is that this process makes it at-causes-crooked-teeth/)

naturally more stable. Since sh oil isn’t very stable to begin with, many
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in extracting and preserving foods without damaging their bene cial

elements – especially oils.

Processing is key with cod liver oil

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Extra-virgin cod liver oil extraction uses a process that dates back to the w-to-straighten-teeth-home/)
time of the Vikings. The process essentially steams the livers until the oil
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Extra-virgin processing is especially important because fat is easily
damaged by heat or chemicals. Processing at a cool temperature allows
the oil to keep high levels of vitamin A, D, and omega-3 content.

Supplements can be great, but getting your nutrients from food is always
better. Cod liver oil is one supplement that walks the line between a food-
like supply and supplement due to its processing.
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are fermented rst. Then, the oil can be extracted. The cod livers should be
soaked in a brine that makes them naturally ferment. During this process,
the oil accumulates on top and can be carefully collected.

Pretty strange image, huh? The idea of fermented cod livers.

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The alternative would be if the oil was fermented after, and that doesn’t
make a whole lot of sense – because the oil is a fat that should not have a
signi cant amount of fermentable carbohydrates present.

High-quality producers of fermented cod liver know this and it would be an

obvious fact in the description of their processing. That being said, it’s a (https://www.drstevenlin.com/he
good quali er to make sure you’re getting the best supplement possible. alth-bene ts-of-vitamin-d-on-
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Fermented cod liver oil is a supplement that has come under some re in teeth/)
the past few years. Most of these concerns are related to a report
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a nutritionist that called out a particular brand – Green Pastures.

Her major concerns were that vitamin levels were actually lower than
reported, one of three batches was found to be rancid, and the livers
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weren’t actually cod but Alaskan pollock. amin-d-de ciency-symptoms/)

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make the distinction between the two different processing methods.

Green pastures is still the choice for many cod-liver oil users. The
company seems to have addressed some of the problems outlined in this
report. At this stage, if you want to try a fermented cod-liver oil, they are
likely still a reliable source.
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There is a speci c bene t of Green Pastures fermented cod liver oil. timize-vitamin-d-through-sun/)
It is cold-processed through fermentation.  This is important because processing with
heat (which many other brands do) can damage the omega-3 fatty acids chains, which Vitamin D Through Sun: 9 Tips
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My cod liver oil recommendation

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I suspect some people will have more effective results with extra-virgin or Is Vitamin D a Cure for Snoring
fermented, so it may be an idea to try both, and check your vitamin D and Sleep Apnea?
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For extra-virgin cod-liver oil. 

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their product has been consistently fresh.

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reports of healing tooth decay and reversing dental disease and still have
the most superior treatment of their product. 

If you are new to cod-liver oil. I’d recommend testing your vitamin D levels
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what-to-do-your-ultimate-guide-to-vitamin-d-part-2/), trying one brand and
re-test. It may be your body processes extra-virgin or fermented cod-liver
oil differently.

You can usually tell if a cod liver supplement has gone bad if it tastes shy
or if you get shy re ux or gas. If that happens, throw your batch out.

Have you tried a cod liver oil supplement before? Did you feel the
difference? I’d love to hear which brands are your favorite and what their
effects were.

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Resources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14668274
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14668274)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18362100
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18362100)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5067287/
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5067287/)

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fats-and-oils/628/2
(http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fats-and-oils/628/2)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22371413
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22371413)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2879406/
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2879406/)

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