Is Cod Liver Oil good for kids?
Cod liver oil is healthy. It’s good for your heart, brain, and eyes, and it can aid as an immunity booster. But as the other poster pointed out, you should not give young children cod liver oil because of the high amount of vitamin A, which can cause liver damage. However, if you would still like to give it to him because of the overall health benefits, they do sell fish oil (different than cod liver oil). Fish oil is extracted from the meat of the fish, instead of the liver. That can be a safe alternative, but be sure the label lists it as “mercury free”. They also sell chewy gummy bears for kids, that do contain fish oil. At least Costco has it. Immunity boosters mainly come from Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and any food rich in antioxidants. Berries (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, acaciaberry, etc.) are especially noted for stengthening the immune system. Here is a cliping from a Dr. Sears article about omega-3 fatty acids, such as from fish oil: “Omega-3 fatty acids. A stud
