How does Salmon Oil Compare with Cod Liver Oil?
In short, they have about the same omega-3 content, but the two oils differ in other ways Dear Vital Choice, What are the differences between your salmon oil and cod liver oil? Mary K. Chicago, IL Dear Mary, We get this question quite a bit, and heres the answer. First, Salmon Oil and Cod Liver Oil contain similar levels of omega-3s. Beyond that, the choice is a matter of personal preference and needs. Both fish oils are highly beneficial, but each offers distinctive features: Only unrefined Salmon Oil like ours contains the powerful, red-hued antioxidant called astaxanthin, which is stripped out of refined Salmon oil supplements.) Both oils contain vitamins D and A, with Cod Liver Oil providing considerably more of each. (Whole wild Salmon are extremely rich in vitamin D; a 6-oz serving provides about as much vitamin D as a 1,000 mg capsule of Cod Liver Oil.) Both oils contain about 20 percent saturated fat. Both oils are low in omega-6 fats (no more than 10 percent). Heres how the tw
