The Benefits of Cod Liver Oil Infographic

The benefits of cod liver oil were first recognised in Manchester by Dr Darbay in 1789. Dr Darbay used the supplement to treat rheumatism. Only a short time later, in the mid-1820, cod liver oil was widely used to treat rickets. By the 1930s, the cod liver was primarily being distributed to children to prevent rickets, a vitamin D deficiency.

Cod Liver Oil Health Benefits

Cod liver oil contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A and vitamin D, making it a rich source of antioxidants. Cod liver oil, or CLO as its sometimes affectionately known, is used to treat and prevent a broad range of symptoms and diseases. A few of the most common are:

• Rickets
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Cardiovascular irregularities

Pre-Antibiotic Medicine

Before antibiotics, the wealthy used cod liver oil to prevent illnesses. Modern medicine has made cod liver oil obsolete as a primary means of treating diseases, but it remains one of the most popular nutrition supplements sold in the West.