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Taking Cod Liver Oil
67 Patients currently take Cod Liver Oil
6 Patients stopped taking Cod Liver Oil
scottc74 Sex: M Sensation: None Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: mild Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile scottc74 daily since Jun 08, 2005
bkplus3 Sex: F Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile bkplus3 daily since Oct 13, 2009
TysabriSept08 Sex: F Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: none Vision: none Speech: none Swallowing: none Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile TysabriSept08 VitaminAandD as needed since Feb 27, 2005

Cod Liver Oil Treatment Report

Brand Names: Finest Natural, Cod Liver Oil Mint
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

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.

Jump to:: Reasons taken; Dosages; Duration; Patient Evaluations

Reasons taken

73 patients in the community are taking or have taken Cod Liver Oil.

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
General health	33	45%
Slow my MS progress	14	19%
Other	8	10%
Constipation	3	4%
Arthritis	1	1%
Mobility	1	1%
Support another treatment	1	1%
Brain fog	1	1%
swank diet	1	1%
Slow my ALS progress	1	1%

Other treatments patients are taking for General health include Multivitamins, Omega 3 Fish Oil, and Vitamin C.

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Cod Liver Oil.

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daily	VitaminAandD as needed	1 cap(s) daily	1 mg daily	1 tbs. daily	3 cap(s) daily	3 mg daily	3 tbs. daily	6 tps. daily	570 mg daily	1000 mg daily	1050 mg daily	1200 mg daily	1385 mg daily	2500 mg daily	3000 mg daily	3250 mg daily	4400 mg daily	10000 mg daily
45	2	1	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
1	1	7	10	9	11

Stopped Taking Cod Liver Oil

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
1	3	1	1	0	0

Why Patients Stopped Taking Cod Liver Oil (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Other	5	83%
Not indicated	1	17%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 4 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Moderate	50%	1
Can't tell	50%	1

Other

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe	0%	0
Moderate	0%	0
Mild	0%	0
None	100%	4

Top reported side-effects include:

Summary results are based on 4 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 4)

Nyrsaeans

Sex: F

Depression: 1

Emotional: 1

Compulsion: 2

Anxiety: 2

Mania: 3

Physical: 2

External Stress: Overwhelming

32 F

Function: Moderate

Distress: Moderate

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by Nyrsaeans
Oct 02, 2008

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