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Cod Liver Oil Treatment Report
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See also: DHA Docosahexaenoic acid
What is 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 as well as other health benefits. Available in liquid and pills
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Reasons Taken
47 patients in the community are taking or have taken Cod Liver Oil.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| General health | 23 | 48% |
| Slow my MS progress | 10 | 21% |
| Other | 7 | 14% |
| Brain fog | 1 | 2% |
| Constipation | 1 | 2% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 1 | 2% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Cod Liver Oil or how long patients were taking Cod Liver Oil before stopping.
Currently taking Cod Liver Oil
Stopped taking Cod Liver Oil
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Moderate | 100% | 1 |
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Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 100% | 2 |
Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 2)
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- Nyrsaeans
- Depression: 2
- Emotional: 1
- Compulsion: 4
- Anxiety: 2
- Mania: 2
- Physical: 2
- External Stress: Overwhelming
- 31 F
- Function: High
- Distress: Moderate
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by Nyrsaeans
Oct 02, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Other
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