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<p>DIFFERENT BETWEEN OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID AND COD LIVER OIL</p><p><br/></p><p> 1️⃣ Firstly, they are not the same.</p><p>Omega-3 fatty acid usually comes from fish (DHA & EPA) and plants (ALA) and is more concentrated.</p><p><br/></p><p>While Cod liver oil contains Omega-3 plus Vitamins A & D; and it is gotten from the liver of cod fish.</p><p> 2️⃣ No one is better than the other, it depends on your health need.</p><p><br/></p><p>Cod Liver Oil is good if you want to support joint health, strong bones, better vision, immune system, and overall well-being. Before now it has been used to prevent rickets.</p><p><br/></p><p>Omega-3 Fish Oil is preferred for lowering blood triglycerides (blood fats), supporting heart health, brain function, and reducing inflammation (eg. Arthritis), without the risk of high Vitamin A intake.</p><p> 3️⃣ Both of them do not cause significant weight gain as they don't increase appetite or build body fat/muscle on their own.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, they may support healthy weight gain indirectly by improving your nutrition if you're underweight due to poor nutrition, and the vitamins A&D in cod liver oil may correct some deficiencies.</p><p> 4️⃣ Pregnant women should avoid Cod liver oil, due to high Vitamin A levels, which can cause birth defects. But Omega-3 is safe during pregnancy.</p><p><br/></p><p>Generally, Cod liver oil naturally has vitamin A which can cause vitamin A toxicity if taken for long-term. And should not be combined with supplements containing vitamin A.</p><p>5️⃣ Both Omega-3 and cod liver oil can increase bleeding risk, especially if you take blood thinners, stay away, and people allergic to fish should avoid them.</p>
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