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What is Cod Liver Oil?

Category: Supplements

Most popular types: Blue Ice Fermented Cod Liver Oil Carlson Labs Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Seven Seas Pure Cod Liver Oil Show all

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See also: DHA Docosahexaenoic acid

Cod liver oil is a nutritional supplement derived from liver of cod fish. It has high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and very high levels of vitamin A, and vitamin D. It is widely taken to ease the symptoms of arthritis as well as other health benefits. Available in liquid and pills

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 75 25
Joint pain 29 9
Multiple sclerosis 21 4
Brain fog 4 1
Constipation 4 1

Show all 35 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 1
Mild 3
None 45

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Cod Liver Oil

Side effect Patients Percentage
Acid reflux 1
Belching 1
Constant vomiting 1

Why patients stopped taking Cod Liver Oil

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 17
Did not seem to work 10
Doctor's advice 6
Expense 5
Personal research 5
Course of treatment ended 3
Side effects too severe 3
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Duration

Stopped taking Cod Liver Oil

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 5
1 - 6 months 12
6 months - 1 year 3
1 - 2 years 8
2 - 5 years 8
5 - 10 years 2
10 years or more 2
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 22
Usually 19
Sometimes 2
Never taken as prescribed 7
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 5
A little hard to take 7
Not at all hard to take 37
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 1
$50-99 1
$25-49 1
< $25 21
Not specified 26
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6 patient evaluations for Cod Liver Oil

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Mar 15, 2015 (Started Mar 12, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 24, 2013 (Started Nov 27, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 25, 2012 (Started Jul 01, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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