What is HS COD LIVER OIL?
HS Labs Cod Liver Oil contains pure 100% fish oil from cod liver, which provides key omega-3 fatty acids and a high amount of vitamin A and vitamin D. The key omega-3 fatty acids in codfish are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These omega-3s are required for normal growth, cell metabolism, cardiovascular function, joint integrity, healthy skin tissue, and many other biological necessities.1,2
Omega-3s are considered essential because the body doesn’t produce them endogenously, meaning we must consume them regularly for proper health and longevity. It’s estimated that most people consume a mere 200 mg (or less) of EPA and DHA per day, which is far below the recommended intake of 1,000-1,500 mg per day. This is where fish oil supplements like cod liver oil come in handy.
Each softgel of HS Labs Cod Liver Oil provides 500 mg of omega-3s in addition to high amounts of vitamin D and vitamin A.
How HS Labs Cod Liver Oil Works
There are several types of omega-3 essential fatty acids found in nature, but two of them are especially crucial for proper health and wellness: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Both DHA and EPA are abundant in seafood, such as mackerel, salmon, and tuna.
However, the omega-3s found in cod liver oil also comes with an abundance of key fat-soluble vitamins, notably vitamins A and D. This is why supplementing with Cod Liver Oil are prudent for many people since it’s rich in omega-3s and helps support a proper ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the body. In turn, Cod Liver Oil can help support anti-inflammatory actions throughout the body, especially the joints and cardiovascular system.4
Vitamin A and vitamin D may provide synergistic benefits with EPA and DHA due to their multifunctional roles in the body, serving as potent antioxidants that work synergistically with omega-3s to support healthy blood lipid balance, skin tissue, and cardiovascular function.5,6
The omega-3 EFAs in Cod Liver Oil have a myriad of therapeutic roles in the human body, including7,8:
- Support for healthy cholesterol levels and cardiovascular function
- Good source of EPA and DHA
- Provides nutritional support for skin tissue
- Improve cognitive function
- Encourage proper hormone signaling
- Reduce inflammation
- Support joint integrity
The HS Labs Quality Difference
HS Labs Cod Liver Oil is made in a cGMP-certified facility in the EU with 500 mg of high-quality cod liver oil in every softgel.
Cod Liver Oil Recommended Use
Take 1 serving (1 softgel) of HS Labs Cod Liver Oil 1-3 times daily, preferably with meals. Do not exceed the recommended 3 softgels per day.
Note: If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Excessively high doses (>10g/day) of omega-3s may decrease your body’s immune defenses and ability to clot blood; therefore, it is advised to avoid exorbitant omega-3 consumption, especially prior to surgery and other medical procedures.
Caution:
If you have a seafood allergy, coagulopathy, or are taking anticoagulants, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
References
1. Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser, Martha A. Belury, Rebecca Andridge, William B. Malarkey, Ronald Glaser. Omega-3 supplementation lowers inflammation and anxiety in medical students: A randomized controlled trial. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 2011.
2. Kris-Etherton, P. M., Harris, W. S., & Appel, L. J. (2003). Fish consumption, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular disease. Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology, 23(2), e20-e30.
3. Simopoulos, A. P. (2002). The importance of the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy, 56(8), 365-379.
4. Mayer, K., Meyer, S., Reinholz-Muhly, M., Maus, U., Merfels, M., Lohmeyer, J., ... & Seeger, W. (2003). Short-time infusion of fish oil-based lipid emulsions, approved for parenteral nutrition, reduces monocyte proinflammatory cytokine generation and adhesive interaction with endothelium in humans. The Journal of Immunology, 171(9), 4837-4843.
5. Yoshida H, Yanai H, Ito K, Tomono Y, Koikeda T, Tsukahara H, Tada N. Administration of natural astaxanthin increases serum HDL-cholesterol and adiponectin in subjects with mild hyperlipidemia. Atherosclerosis. 2010 Apr;209(2):520-3. Epub 2009 Oct 14.
6. Kiyotaka Nakagawa, et al. Antioxidant effect of astaxanthin on phospholipid peroxidation in human erythrocytes, British Journal of Nutrition (2011)
7. Ruxton, C. H. S., Reed, S. C., Simpson, M. J. A., & Millington, K. J. (2004). The health benefits of omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: a review of the evidence. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 17(5), 449-459.
8. Swanson, D., Block, R., & Mousa, S. A. (2012). Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA: health benefits throughout life. Advances in Nutrition: An International Review Journal, 3(1), 1-7.