Cod Liver Oil vs. Fish Oil: Is there a Difference?

Cod Liver Oil vs. Fish Oil: Is there a Difference?

In this video, Dr. Berg talks about the difference between cod liver oil and fish oil.

Cod liver oil:
• Less EPA (8%)
• Less DHA (10%)
• High levels of vitamins A, D

Vitamin A benefits:
• Preventing night blindness
• Good for the skin
• Immune System
• Decrease the risk of kidney stone

Vitamin D benefits:
• Help decrease blood pressure
• Decrease stress
• Improve asthma
• Improve skin issues
• Autoimmune conditions
• Improve overall mood

The benefits of omega-3s:
• Anti-inflammatory
• Brain
• Heart
• Immune system
• Nervous system
• Blood

Fish oil:
• High EPA (18%)
• High DHA (12%)

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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[juanitahardy]

Been on daily cod liver oil since I was a child and we always had liver once a week as a child and at 70 I continue this routine. Waitresses used to laugh when my 5 year old would order liver instead of the junky food from the childrens menu. My mother was a dietitian and believed strongly in daily cod liver oil.

[wueen]

Dad is 85 and has taken fresh ocean caught cod liver oil since a child and has only been in hospital once for pneumonia in my lifetime. I swear it’s a miracle. He looks fit and great.

[Eddie]

My mood has changed completely on two doses of cod liver oil 🙏🏽 I’m just happier throughout the day 💯 😊

[rayhanna]

Wow I took cod liver oil and woke up the next day feeling refreshed, not exhausted and irritable and ready to start my also lost 40lbs on keto....I don't know what to say Dr. Berg but you are amazing person and thank you for all your content that has improved my life and health :)

[Phillyhippie]

I usually incorporate all three! I eat salmon a few times a week. I also take salmon oil, algae oil along with cod liver oil. All of those incorporated through out the week. Does wonders! I’ve developed arthritis in one of my knees. It brings the inflammation and pain down ten fold! My mood is always great, my dreams are crazy vivid! Which I assume is due to better brain health these oils bring. My mental clarity is much better, I also notice my hair grows much thicker, I’m a red head so the color gets more vibrant as well, my skin is usually clearer. These oils are a godsend.

[alicasingh]

Thanks doctor Berg. Keep on sharing your knowledge, you've helped so many people by doing so.

[Kallah_DaughterOfYAHUAH]

I’m Jamaican and without even watching this video I can tell you Cod Liver Oil is MUCH BETTER for you. Lol
It was shoved down my throat every day as a child and let me tell you my immune system is on ANOTHER level. Lol

[herbertdickens]

Next to reading the "Bhagavid Gita", Dr. Berg has been the greatest influence in my life !

[cyndeeratledge]

Cod liver oil when little girl...found it again in my 20's with vit E. Always made a difference! This Dr. does not play games....

[berrnisimon]

Thank you Dr. Berg. I am now 64, going on 65. I used to take 3-6-9 fish oil capsules, and even with those I was able to get rid of my prescription glasses, but I later learned that omega 3 is much better. In recent years the capsule gave me an upset stomach, so now I prefer Cod liver oil in liquid form; and now the thyroid meds are going down. As well, my all-round-health is improving. Someone here in comments mentioned better dreams at night, and I agree. I am a dreamer, I normally dream at least once a week; and now with the cod liver oil, I am waking up to dreams on a daily basis.

[arcangeloblues]

I actually take both and I think that that's the best solution.

[blujLs]

Isn't Dr Berg such an adorable genius? 😍

[KevinAmatt]

A doctor on the BBC did a test with 3 groups of people over 6 weeks. The first group ate white fish, the second oily fish and the third cod liver oil capsules. First group had little improvement to their health, second a vast improvement and the third slightly better than the second group.

[jasongodwin]

Flaxseed converts at 4% to epa and does not convert to dha. Flax also contains 3x the amount of pythoestrogens as soy.
My opinion on cod liver oil is that if you regularly consume organ meats, stick with fish oil because you are getting plenty of vitamin a from the organ meats.

[lovechild]

I’m on day 5 and my skin has improved so much ! I’m going for 21 days.

[joehaber]

Thanks doc 35 pounds . ....keto ....Walk 8 kms 5 times a week . 100 pushups every day ....weights 3x a week and bike 3 to 4 x a week. Been taking cod liver oil off and on for years the last month take half a tin every day . Feel great . My energy 485 pushups in a day a few days ago all at once but through the day . Thanks doc for the videos ....

[bluerazz]

I take Cod liver oil right before eating pizza, and after eating pizza. No 'binding' aka constipation! It makes my skin instantly soft and hasn't improved my night seeing problems, but I feel it's working on it! Hope Springs!

[victoriagadd]

Dr Berg - you are The Best. So much knowledge you share with us and make it so watchable and relatable. Thank you. My diet and knowledge have benefited so much from subscribing and watching your channel. Love it.

[oldwillowtree]

Brief, to the point, with clear explanations--(and no extraneous, long-winded pre-positions, pre-explanations, pre-assertions or preliminaries!) . . .Appreciate that so much. THANK YOU!!

[MinesFavorites]

That moment a year ago with an A1c of 10.6 when I had seen Dr Berg for the first time breaking down an insulin concept (Where is the old-fashioned blood sugar?) :D!
An A1c of 5.0 is where I've been at from that moment and on!
Thanks a million times Dr Berg.