COD Liver Oil Benefits in Body Building

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Fish Oil / COD Liver Oil

There is not much difference in fish oil and cod liver oil. Both are oils extracted from fish. Fish oil is obtained from whole fish and cod liver oil from liver of a fish known as COD.

Nutritional Facts

Cod fish are found in Atlantic Ocean. It is packed in soft gel based capsule's of 1000mg or 300mg. Nowadays it is used as dietary supplement as it is best source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). It also contains high amount of vitamin A and D.

1 teaspoon of cod liver oil (4.5gm), contains:
Energy:  41 calories
Vitamin A: 4500 international unit (IU)
Vitamin D: 450 IU
Saturated fatty acids: 1.017 gm
Monosaturated fatty acids: 2.102 gm
Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 1.014 gm
Cholesterol: 26 mg

Benefits

The primary benefit includes positive effect on cardiovascular health and relieves joint stiffness associated with arthritis. It also help repair damaged teeth, nails, hair and skin.

Bodybuilding point of view

Omega-3 is known to help build muscles, lose belly fat and enhance anabolic response to meal. Though these are not backed by science. Gym goers lift heavy, do a shit load of job in gym and that small heart of your's need some extra tonic. Well in that case cod liver oil helps you by strengthening your cardiovascular system.

Another good aspect of cod liver oil is vitamin D. In our lifestyle as of now, we do not have time for sun bathing, giving our body time to manufacture vitamin D. Vitamin D is very useful for our bones and joints. Heavy sets of deadlift and squats need a lot of that.

Risks

As of now there has been no serious health issues warning from researchers but overdose of Vitamin A may cause toxicity. Daily consumption of Omega-3 can be between 5-6 gms. Split this in two times a day with 3 gms each.

Indian athletes can go for Seven Seas Cod liver oil (as in picture above). It is cheap, best and reliable. You can order it online for 550 INR.

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