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Liquid Fermented Cod Liver Oil - Cinnamon - 176 ml

  • Wild-caught Alaskan cod
  • Rich in vitamin A & D
  • Source of omega-3 fatty acids
  • 176 ml
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Ingredients & Usage
Contents: 180 ml
Ingredients per serving: Fermented cod liver oil (unflavored). Nutritional information per 2 ml: 20 calories, 20 calories from fat, 2 g total fat (3% DV*), 0.5 g saturated fat (3% DV*), 5 mg cholesterol (2% DV*)
Instructions for use:

Mix 2 ml with water, juice, milk, honey or maple syrup and swallow the mixture quickly. The taste of fermented cod liver oil is different from non-fermented. Because lacto-fermented Blue Ice tends to irritate the throat. Therefore, it is recommended not to take Blue Ice liver directly. After opening, keep refrigerated.

Allergens: Fish
Other ingredients: Cinnamon-cassia oil
Good to know: A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet. Store in a cool, dry, dark place and out of the reach of children.
EU standard: Not applicable
FAQ
Why should I choose Green Pasture's fermented cod liver oil instead of regular cod liver oil or fish oil?

Regular cod liver oil is extracted from the liver with heat and chemicals, then refined, bleached and deodorised; the natural vitamins are lost in the process and synthetic vitamins A and D are often added back. Green Pasture lets the cod livers lacto-ferment for months without heating, following a centuries-old Scandinavian method: the oil is released naturally and retains its natural vitamin A, D and omega-3 (EPA/DHA) in the form in which they occur in the liver. The result is a raw, unprocessed oil with a pronounced taste and smell, but also with its full natural nutritional value. Cod liver oil is one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin A, vitamin D and the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA together. Vitamin A contributes to normal vision, healthy skin and mucous membranes and the immune system; vitamin D to strong bones and teeth, muscles and the immune system; EPA and DHA to normal heart function and DHA to brain function and vision. Regular fish oil contains only omega-3, no vitamin A and D. That is why people who eat according to the principles of Weston A. Price, GAPS or Paleo, and parents of young children, choose cod liver oil.

How much vitamin A and D does it contain and is that safe, also during pregnancy?

Green Pasture deliberately does not state standardised vitamin levels: it is a natural product that varies by season and batch and nothing is added. As a guideline, 2 ml of fermented cod liver oil contains roughly 1,000 to 2,500 IU vitamin A and 100 to 400 IU vitamin D, plus about 0.5 gram of omega-3. At the recommended dose you stay well below the European safe upper limit for vitamin A (3,000 µg = 10,000 IU per day). Therefore do not combine cod liver oil with other high-dose vitamin A supplements; a regular multivitamin is no problem. If you are pregnant, keep an eye on your total vitamin A intake and consult your midwife; Weston A. Price nutritionists actually recommend cod liver oil around pregnancy, but without extra vitamin A from other sources.

How do I take the liquid cod liver oil and how much?

Adults take 2 ml (about half a teaspoon) a day, children from 1 year 1 ml and babies from 6 months a few drops to a quarter teaspoon, in consultation with your doctor or health visitor. Take the oil with a meal containing some fat for the best absorption. Fermented cod liver oil can irritate the throat if taken neat: mix the dose with a sip of water, juice, milk, honey or maple syrup and swallow it quickly, or squirt the oil to the back of the mouth and drink something immediately. Some people like a piece of cheese or fruit afterwards. A 180 ml bottle lasts 3 months at 2 ml a day.

Which flavour should I choose: Natural, Oslo Orange, Cinnamon or Mint?

The cinnamon version contains cassia cinnamon oil, which masks the fermentation taste more strongly than any other flavour; many adults find this the tastiest. Oslo Orange (orange and lemon) is fresher and most popular with children; Natural is pure without essential oils, suitable for babies and for mixing into food. The cod liver oil itself is identical in all flavours. Cassia naturally contains a trace of coumarin, but the amount in a daily dose is negligible.

The oil tastes and smells strong: is it rancid or spoiled?

No. The strong, sour and 'fishy' taste and smell are characteristic of lacto-fermented cod liver oil and do not mean the oil has gone off; a dark colour or sediment is normal too. Green Pasture has every batch tested by independent laboratories for oxidation (peroxide and anisidine values), heavy metals, PCBs and dioxins, and the results can be found on their website. If the oil has been stored unrefrigerated for months after opening and smells sharply of paint or turpentine, do not use it any more.

What is the difference from the capsules and from the Royal Blend gel?

Two capsules contain 1,000 mg of cod liver oil together, about half of the 2 ml (over 1,800 mg) from the liquid version, while a jar of capsules (2 months) costs more than a bottle of liquid (3 months). Liquid is therefore cheaper and more potent per dose, and easier to dose finely for children. The capsules are the choice for those who really cannot tolerate the taste and smell, travel a lot or want a fixed dose without fuss. If you want a full dose with capsules, take 4 a day. The Royal Blend gel contains the same cod liver oil mixed with 1/3 concentrated butter oil (vitamin K2) in a thicker, spoonable gel that irritates the throat less; choose that if you want the synergy of A, D and K2 in one product.

How do I store the bottle and how long does it keep?

Unopened, the product keeps until the date on the label at room temperature, away from light. After opening, preferably store the bottle in the fridge and use it within about 3 months. The oil thickens in the fridge; let it come to room temperature for a moment or take the dose straight away. Always use a clean, dry spoon and close the bottle tightly.

Does this product contain allergens and is the fish sustainably caught?

The product contains fish (cod liver). Otherwise no gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, egg or shellfish and no preservatives, colours or flavours other than the organic essential oils listed. Do not use with a fish allergy. If you take blood thinners or medicines that affect vitamin A metabolism (such as isotretinoin), consult your doctor. Yes. The cod is wild-caught in the cold waters around Alaska by an MSC-certified fishery; only the livers are used, a by-product of the fishery for consumption. Green Pasture is a small family business in Nebraska that ferments and bottles the oil itself and is a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation.