Conclusion: Ongoing studies support advice to adhere to a healthy balanced diet, with the addition of folic acid and a multi-vitamin suitable for pregnancy. There is new evidence suggesting probiotics and cod-liver oil supplementation may improve glycaemic control and also the important consideration of the psychological influences of eating.
PubMed 33480127 ↗Cod Liver Oil
People mainly take Cod Liver Oil for mood, pain & inflammation, anxiety. Based on 66 first-hand reports and 3 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #114 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 78% are positive.
What Cod Liver Oil does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
3 more with fewer than 3 reports
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: The positive effects of spirulina in allergic rhinitis and of Vertigoheel in vertigo are based on good levels of evidence, but larger trials are required. There is overwhelming evidence that G. biloba may play no role in tinnitus. There is limited evidence for the use of multivitamins in sinus symptoms, and larger randomised trials are required.
PubMed 17125579 ↗Conclusion: Conclusions: The investigated barrier creams can be used in the pediatric nursing for the treatment of IAD. Because of limitations it cannot be ruled out that further studies will change the results.
PubMed 28071289 ↗Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“I take creatine monohydrate, cod liver oil, dessicated beef liver, spirulina/chlorella, and an essential amino acid supplement.”
“Back in the day they used to give out tons of Cod Liver Oil during times of sickness.”
“For DHA I have been taking this cod liver oil, it is wild and raw”
“I highly recommend taking Cod Liver Oil gelcaps, Vitamin D, and getting a juicer.”
“1gr cod liver oil”
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