Let’s face it: cod liver oil is not one of the most appealing supplements, but with just one in five people in the UK eating the NHS-recommended two portions of fish a week, according to the Marine Stewardship Council, many of us will be looking to supplement our intake.
Cod liver oil contains vitamin A and D, as well as omega-3, which contains EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) – more on that in a moment. With Northern Europeans being among the first to use it to help relieve stiff muscles and achy joints, it has been taken for health reasons for centuries, but what are the benefits of taking it today?
