Cod liver oil

Cod liver oil is a dietary supplement derived from liver of cod fish (Gadidae). As with most fish oils, it contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and also vitamin A and vitamin D. Historically, it was given to children because vitamin D had been shown to prevent rickets, a consequence of vitamin D deficiency.

This article is about the fish oil. For the traditional Newfoundland song, see Cod Liver Oil (song).
"FCLO" redirects here. For the English football team, see Leyton Orient FC.

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