tablespoon of Cod Liver Oil. The amount our body truly needs is not really known. This is why the daily recommended dosage keeps increasing. Ten years ago, it was thought to be toxic and unnecessary to take more than 400IU per day. Today it is not uncommon for Doctors to recommend that their patients take 1000-2000IU per day.
.....Why would a lack of vitamin D lead to hearing loss? This is a good question, with a good answer. Inside your ear are three little bones that are responsible for processing the sound waves that hit your eardrum. These bones can weaken and not perform properly if they don't receive enough vitamin D and calcium.
.....The benefits of prenatal vitamins are well known. Extra folic acid helps to |
 prevent spina bifida. Extra iron helps guard against anemia. The rest of the vitamins are a good idea. But there is one prenatal supplement you might not have thought of. Essential fatty acids, especially DHA, have been a proposed treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This was originally based on the theory that DHA is crucial for brain function. This theory was supported by study results that showed that when mothers took cod liver oil during their pregnancies |
and while breast-feeding; their children scored higher on intelligence tests than children whose mothers didn’t take cod liver oil. There is some early evidence, and anecdotal reports, that giving DHA rich fish oils to children can help with ADHD. These result are still preliminary, but promising. Salmon oil is a good source of DHA.
.....At last the connection is revealed. All of the above mentioned health products are be found in fish oil capsules. I knew something smelled fishy. I’m sorry, that was a bad joke. But it is a bright and sunny day outside, and I feel like getting outside for a good dose of vitamin D.
Written By Ian Lloyd, Pharmacist & Chartered Herbalist
Peoples Pharmacy, Victoria |
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