I have lower backpain along with neck and shoulder pain coming from a form of Arthritis, I have heard a lot of talk about Cod Liver Oil does anyone take it and s it any good
2007-03-11 22:07:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It is good, if it comes from a company that processes it well.
For any nutritional support, 2-3 months is an insignificant amount of time to see results if you're dealing with tissue injury (which is at the heart of any form of inflammation).
As you support the body with the correct building blocks of biology (and the essential fatty acids in CLO are among them), you will experience incremental improvement until eventually you should hope to have no symptoms at all.
Meanwhile, try to cut out pro-inflammatory foods. Lower your consumption of refined grains and sugar (pro-inflammatory) and reduce your consumption of meat (saturated fat is pro-inflammatory).
2007-03-11 22:26:19 · answer #1 · answered by David S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cod liver oil, as its name suggests, is an oil extracted from cod livers. It is a nutritional supplement, in the past commonly given to children. Cod liver oil is one of the most effective providers of omega-3 fatty acids, an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin D, and also contains Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid ( DHA). It is widely taken to ease the pain and joint stiffness associated with arthritis but has also been clinically proven to have a positive effect on heart, bone and brain health, as well as helping to nourish skin, hair and nails.
Please see the web page for more details on Cod liver oil.
2007-03-11 23:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took a lot of it over a 3 month period and it didn't do much but i believe it supposed to oil the joints if taken for a longer period, it can be mixed with juice but it gave me tummy upsets....bad taste etc maybe we need to ask a 90 year old breakdancer who started taking it aged 10? maybe a liquid form of Glucasomine from somewhere like Holland & Barrett would be better for you and more immediate in the improved results, that's supposed to be very good and the liquid form is the most effective, all the best from dave
2007-03-11 22:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by just-dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is good and works but needs to be taken regularly, over a longish period of time to have any real effect. It tastes fairly YUK, but there are odourless capsules in Holland and Barretts that are acceptable (to me anyhow). I would recommend you give them a try. They will not substitute any medication from your GP. If you have pain relief and anti inflammatory etc, keep taking them. After a few months cod liver oil you may find you can reduce your doses of prescribed medicines. Eating oily fish in your diet and linseed's can also help.
2007-03-11 22:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by worriedmum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cod liver oil is actually good for health..it have a lot of essential vitamins..
but beware...too much intake of cod liver oil can make u fat..
2007-03-12 16:40:48 · answer #5 · answered by jesse sanders 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an excellent product to take to keep you healthy from colds, flu and viruses. Haven't heard of it helping arthritis. It sounds like you have major pain if your saying its effecting all those areas on your body. You could try serratia peptidase for controlling of the inflammation and pain.
2007-03-13 08:11:33 · answer #6 · answered by Bruce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It tastes disgusting but it is REALLY good for joints. My knees used to crack the whole time- I started taking cod liver oil now they dont crack at all!
2007-03-11 22:17:51 · answer #7 · answered by Colin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a little evidence that this might have a minor effect on reducing the incidence of arthritis, it is unlikely however to affect existing arthritis. I suspect you would not therefore feel any benefit.
2007-03-11 23:28:01 · answer #8 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋