Cod Liver - Health Benefits And Composition

Cod liver is not only tasty, but also a very useful product. Its healing properties have been known since ancient times, and it is recommended for impaired vision. Nowadays, you can easily get cod liver pate , which has an extremely high and rich nutritional value. The liver is loaded with many vitamins and minerals that are essential for human health.

Vitamins and minerals in cod liver:

• vitamins: A, C, group B, D, folic acid;
• minerals and trace elements: calcium, zinc, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, iodine, potassium, iron, copper.

Why fever fever is useful

The liver is rich in vitamin A, which has many health benefits. It is necessary for normal vision, for the good functioning of the brain and kidneys, for healthy teeth, smooth skin and thick hair.

The liver contains very easy to digest complete proteins. They contain amino acids - tryptophan, lysine, methionine - they are essential (not produced in our body). Methionine is a precursor to adrenaline and noradrenaline - hormones produced by the adrenal glands.

Iron is useful for the prevention of anemia, and copper has anti-inflammatory properties.

Potassium and vitamin D improve healing in fractures, are useful for people with osteoporosis. Therefore, properly prepared cod liver is suitable for increased physical activity and for children who are in a period of intensive growth.

Heparin is produced in the liver of cod - a substance of special importance. Used in medicine to normalize blood clotting. It is also used as a prophylaxis against thrombosis of blood vessels.

Along with all this, the liver is useful for people with diseases of the cardiovascular system; it lowers blood pressure and normalizes heart rhythm if there are preconditions for arrhythmia. Recommended for those who have problems with the musculoskeletal system.

The liver has analgesic properties, due to the fact that it contains a substance capable of destroying enzymes that destroy joints, which makes it especially valuable in disease prevention. According to studies, a significant proportion of patients with joint disease have experienced pain relief from consuming only 10 grams of cod liver oil per day.

Cod liver contains omega-3 fatty acids, which lower cholesterol levels in the body and make blood cell membranes more elastic. They also improve metabolism, promote weight loss and care for the heart, which makes the liver an extremely valuable source of many health benefits. Recommended for patients with atherosclerosis and diabetes.

Contraindications to consumption of cod liver

Cod liver should not be consumed by people with individual intolerance (allergy) to fish and fish oil.

It is not recommended to consume in large quantities, but it is good to combine with black bread - otherwise, you can damage your stomach and liver.

The product is recommended in limited quantities for people with low blood pressure.

There are no special restrictions and specific recommendations for consumption by children.

Cod liver is contraindicated for people with high levels of vitamin D and calcium in the body. It should be taken with caution and in small amounts by those who have gallstones and kidney stones. Also not recommended for hyperthyroidism (increased thyroid function).