Cod liver oil

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 and for other health benefits. It was once commonly given to children, because the high levels of vitamin D in cod liver oil have been shown to prevent rickets and other symptoms of vitamin D deficiency.

What are the Benefits of Cod Liver Oil?

Cod liver oil is a wonderful nutritional supplement which provides multiple health benefits. It is rich in nutrients such as:

Vitamin A: helps to maintain a healthy immune method, helps resist bacterial ; viral infections,and beneficial for eyesight and healthy skin.
Vitamin D: helps maintain strong  healthy bones.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: have anti-inflammatory properties which help relieve the signs of arthritis, improve brain function, reduce stress, prevent allergies, relieve asthma,  help with learning , behavioral disorders including bipolar syndrome.
EicosaPentaenoic Acid (EPA): is great for the cardiovascular method , helps reduce inflammation throughout the body. Also works as a natural anti-depressant.
Consuming 1-2 teaspoons of cod liver oil every day can help to prevent serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, musculoskeletal pain, kidney issues,  high cholesterol.DocosaHexaenoic Acid (DHA): is  a fatty acid which is vital for lovely eyesight,   healthy skin.

Fatty comfort foods cheer you up

Ever thought why we reach for ice cream, pizza and other fatty foods when we're feeling down? There may be a scientific reason.
A new research has suggested that fatty foods literally serve as 'comfort' foods and help lift our mood.
The findings could explain why so many people become obese when facing stressful situations.
Dr Lukas Van Oudenhove from the University of Leuven, in Belgium, and his colleagues used MRI scans to assess the emotional impact of fat when injected into the stomach.

They recruited 12 healthy-weight volunteers and scanned their brainwaves as they were shown a series of sad and neutral images as well as exposing them to sad and neutral music.
They then inserted either fatty acids or saline into their stomachs but didn't tell the volunteers which was which.
This meant they could bypass the effects of sensory stimulation as well as any associations to childhood foods.
The scientists found the music and expressions caused people's moods to fall across the board.
However, the levels of sadness among those who consumed fatty acids were around 50 per cent lower compared to those who received saline.
"Eating fat seems to make us less vulnerable to sad emotions, even if we don't know we're eating fat," the Daily Mail quoted Oudenhove as telling HealthDay.
The researchers said their findings could have important implications for people with obesity, eating disorders and depression.
The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.