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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

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 17 43%
Slow my MS progress 11 28%
Other 5 12%
Constipation 1 2%
Brain fog 1 2%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Cod Liver Oil.

  0 - day 0 mg day 0 - none 1 mg day 3 mg day 1000 mg day 1200 mg day 1385 mg day 3250 mg day 10000 mg day
  10 Number of Patients: 10 17 Number of Patients: 17 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 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
2
0
5
8
4
7

Stopped taking Cod Liver Oil

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
2
0
0
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Cod Liver Oil (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 1 50% Other: 50%
Not indicated 1 50% Not indicated: 50%


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