Olde World Icelandic
Cod Liver Oil

ORIGINS OF COD LIVER OIL

Far north in the icy Atlantic, lives a truly remarkable culture of people who have withstood the challenges of harsh weather and long seasons of darkness. This is the island nation of Iceland.

Cod liver oil has always been an important part of the diet of the Icelandic people. They instinctively recognized the importance of vitamin A, vitamin D and the essential omega-3 fatty acids found in cod liver oil.

Cod liver oil was used as a panacea for everything that effected their health and daily activities.

Today, Icelanders live longer than any other people on earth. They have less heart disease and high blood pressure than any other culture in the world. They also have the lowest infant mortality rate. Icelandic women give birth to healthy babies with well developed immune systems, nervous systems and optimal brain and eye functions.

Regular use of cod liver oil has supported the overall health of the Icelandic people for thousands of years. Now, this same product is available to support your overall health.

Olde World Icelandic Cod Liver Oil is the most natural and carefully tested cod liver oil available. The oil comes from the pure cold waters of Iceland and is cold processed using traditional methods that ensure all of the naturally occurring vitamins and Omega-3 essential fatty acids remain intact.

Olde World Icelandic Cod Liver Oil is the best source for natural levels of vitamins A and D. It also is a rich source of DHA, EPA and other essential Omega-3 fatty acids.

Other cod liver oils remove the naturally occurring vitamin A and D during the deodorization process and then supplement the finished product with a synthetic form of these vitamins. Garden of Life’s Old World Icelandic Cod Liver Oil is undeodorized, unbleached and contains only the naturally occurring vitamins A and D.

Old World Icelandic Cod Liver Oil is made with a pleasant tasting all natural lemon-mint flavor to eliminate the fishy aftertaste reminiscent of your grandma’s cod liver oil.

Our product has been nitrogen flushed to ensure freshness and prevent oxidation.

BENEFITS OF COD LIVER OIL

HEALTHY CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION

Cod liver oil can play an important role in helping to improve the condition of the heart and cardiovascular system.

The elongated omega-3 fatty acids in cod liver oil positively affect the linings of the arteries. The Vitamins A and D found in cod liver oil help to improve muscle function and support the elasticity of blood vessels.

Additionally, cod liver oil acts as a natural blood thinner that can keep platelets from sticking together and reduce the likelihood of clogged arteries. It has also been shown to reduce high cholesterol levels.

Cod liver oil is highly recommended for those that are at risk for heart disease.

RELIEF FROM CHRONIC JOINT PAIN

The potential benefit of cod liver oil to those suffering from chronic joint pain cannot be overstated. Extensive joint research found that the elongated omega-3 fatty acids in cod liver oil reduce pain and damage to inflamed joints and joint cartilage. Cod liver oil is highly recommended for those people who experience adverse side effects when taking non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory drugs.

RELIEVES SKIN DISORDERS

The regular consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may be beneficial to those suffering from inflammatory skin disorders. Sufferers generally register low levels of omega-3 fatty acids and have altered essential fatty acid metabolisms. Therefore, the regular consumption of cod liver oil may help alleviate the inflammation and overall severity of these conditions.

BENEFICIAL TO PREGNANT AND NURSING MOTHERS

Cod liver oil helps promote optimal brain development in the fetus, increases the level of vitamin A which prevents infections and improves the fatty acid profile in breast milk.

A study published in the January 2003 issue of Pediatrics found the intake of long chain omega-3 fatty acids from cod liver oil may be favorable. Additional studies indicate that supplementing with cod liver oil may result in an increase of the child’s IQ by an average of 7 points.