What is the difference between Fish oil & Cod Liver Oil? Should I be taking them both?

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It's very strong and rough on your liver.

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Very strong and Fish oil gives you bad gas

Fish oil is an Omega 3 item - which is good for helping with high blood pressure, cholestrial (sp), I am not sure what cod liver oil is used for.

Fish oil capsules are generally taken to improve cardiovascular system. Cod liver oil (yes, it's fish oil too) is generally taken to have bowel movements. Depends on what problem you're having but I don't think taking them both would hurt you.
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retired nurse

No don't take both. I recommend fish oil. We take it everyday. Cod oil is for your skin eyes I think castor oil is for bowel movements.

cod oil has omega 3 in it. a better source is flax seed oil. it is high in omega 3 which is called brain food

This oil may be made also from liver of some other sea fish,not only cod, e.g. halibut (turbot). They have similar value, you should not take them both at the same time.

Cod honey go with cod .Its the best of the two!
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Dr.Jimbo

Cod liver oil helps your hair grow healthy and strong. It helps your nails too. Castor oil helps your bowel movements. Fish oil in general helps your brain.

I would try to buy a deepwater fish oil or maybe a high quality salmon oil, not cod liver oil. They do not necessarily provide the same benefits:

"Cod liver oils and fish oils are not the same. Cod liver oil is extracted from cod liver and is an excellent source of vitamins A and D. Fish oils are extracted from the tissues (flesh) of fatty fish like salmon and herring and are good sources of EPA and DHA. Fish oils contain very little vitamin A and D, but cod liver oil does contain EPA and DHA. However, you would probably exceed the recommended daily intake of vitamins A and D if you were to try to obtain therapeutic amounts of EPA and DHA from cod liver oil."
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http://www.pinc.com/healthnews/fishoils.html

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