shalom22 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I was reading a post the other day from Natalieclare regarding giving fish oil to her youngsters and how it helped them sleep through the night. I thought to myself, 'maybe that would work for me'. So being the big sissy that I am :001_unsure:and having a BIG aversion to fishy oily stuff, I managed to get 1 tsp. of lemon mint cod liver oil down with the help of some oj. The first night I did notice that I didn't suffer with my restless leg symptoms and I slept ok. So, I tried it again the second night, same results. I told my dh about what I was trying so he was game and I gave him the same dose. Last night I actually slept through the whole night, I didn't wake up at all until the sun was already up. I haven't done that in I don't know when, but usually I have to get up several times in the night to visit Mrs. Murphy. But last night I slept so soundly with no visits to Mrs. Murphy. My dh didn't experience any changes but maybe it will take him a couple of nights like it did me. Ok, now here is the kicker: If you decide to try taking liquid cod liver oil, be sure that you rinse and wash your cup or spoon in the sink. Don't and I repeat, Don't run it through the dishwasher without cleaning it really good before hand. Needless to say, I ran my dishwasher with said cups without rinsing them and now my dishwasher smells like dead fish,:ack2: including all the dishes in the dishwasher. I am running it again with extra soap, hopefully that will work at getting rid of that lovely smell. If anyone has any suggestions, I am all :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 How great for you that it works so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Use some vinegar in the dishwasher. Glad you've discovered the joys of cod liver oil. It's a staple in our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalom22 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Use some vinegar in the dishwasher. Glad you've discovered the joys of cod liver oil. It's a staple in our house. I don't have any vinegar in the house right now, but when I get a chance and if it doesn't go away, I will have to do that. The funny thing is, I bought the cod liver oil months ago. But I have been too chicken to take it. I know it has wonderful health benefits, but I am not a fish person. I have only recently been able to stand eating tilapia, but only because it doesn't have that oily fishy taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 oh, girl, you do not have to swallow that nasty stuff!!!! They make great capsules. I can't believe you got it down. I'm gagging at the thought!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'm a huge advocate of fish oil, but "cod liver oil" and "fish oil" are not one in the same. If you are taking "cod liver" oil please do a little research on the amount of vitamin A you (or your kids) might be taking in. Being fat soluble, it is pretty easy to over-dose on vitamin A (especially if you live in a sunny climate are are getting vitamin D naturally). For *most* people "fish oil" is a better supplement than "cod-liver" oil. [Edit Originally I said "vitamin D" and Plain Jane's post jogged my brain (thanks for that Plain Jane!) I meant vitamin A and have edited my original post. Sorry for any confusion]. HTH Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 We use the fish oil capsules, much easier. I have strawberry-flavored ones for the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'm a huge advocate of fish oil, but "cod liver oil" and "fish oil" are not one in the same. If you are taking "cod liver" oil please do a little research on the amount of vitamin D you (or your kids) might be taking in. Being fat soluble, it is pretty easy to over-dose on vitamin D (especially if you live in a sunny climate are are getting vitamin D naturally). For *most* people "fish oil" is a better supplement than "cod-liver" oil. HTH Bill :iagree: :iagree: I agree with Bill. We use cod liver oil in the winter due to less sun exposure and for the increased Vitamin A content (for immune system boost). I always switch our family back to just fish oil (salmon) for summertime when we spend plenty of time outside in the sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalom22 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Thanks for the info on fish oil vs. cod liver oil. I haven't really thought about there being a difference. We live in Houston, hot and sunny, but it is so hot outside we don't spend a lot of time outdoors until evening when its not as hot and sunny. We live in a apartment and the only thing to do outside here is the pool. So we go swimming late in the day. Too darn hot for anything else like riding bikes. The kids aren't taking the CLO, don't think I could get within 10 feet of them with it. I will see about getting fish oil for use during the summer though. Update on the dishwasher:) I ran it one more time and all the dishes came out ok, no fishy smell. But I will wait and see if my bloodhound dh can still smell it. The dishwasher itself still smells a little, but I think that will go away soon. I poured some bleach down the drain to hopefully knock that out. Thanks everyone :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 :iagree: :iagree: I agree with Bill. We use cod liver oil in the winter due to less sun exposure and for the increased Vitamin A content (for immune system boost). I always switch our family back to just fish oil (salmon) for summertime when we spend plenty of time outside in the sunshine. Yes, vitamin A (not D as I originally mis-posted). Good catch! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 We've done cod liver oil year round in N. Texas with no problems for several years. It's only my opinion, but I believe the risks of Vitamin A toxicity are overstated, particularly since few people in N. America actually get enough sun even during the summer months. My wife had an article put out the Weston A. Price Foundation from a couple of years ago that went into the details. No clue what happened to it or what issue of their newsletter it was in. YMMV. Consult your medical professional. Some restrictions may apply, see your dealer for details. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 From the UC Berkeley "Wellness Letter" web-site: Cod liver oil, bottled or in capsule form, has its own special problems. It is the richest source of vitamins A and D. Just one teaspoon of cod liver oil has 4,500 IU of A, for instance, and the standard dose is one to three teaspoons a day. Capsules of cod liver oil contain less oil, but the vitamin can still add up, especially on top of the amount you get from foods and from a multivitamin, if you take one. Recent studies have found that as little as 6,000 IU of vitamin A daily can interfere with bone growth and promote fractures. And women of childbearing age should not exceed 10,000 IU of vitamin A because of the risk of birth defects. Cod liver oil is made from livers, of course. The liver is a filter, so toxins (such as PCBs) get concentrated there. Thus cod liver oil is more likely to be contaminated than other fish-oil supplements. If you want to try fish oil supplements, avoid cod liver oil—and talk to your doctor first. http://www.wellnessletter.com/html/ds/dsCodLiverOil.php Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2GirlsTX Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I have tried several brands of fish oil and most of even the expensive taste bad. I really love this, it taste fine and not gross http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=CL-1938 Also, I trust the Carlson one is safe, I belong to Consumer Labs and it is amazing the different unsafe levels they find in supplements. Carlsons Fish oil rates very well by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I have tried several brands of fish oil and most of even the expensive taste bad. I really love this, it taste fine and not gross http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=CL-1938 Also, I trust the Carlson one is safe, I belong to Consumer Labs and it is amazing the different unsafe levels they find in supplements. Carlsons Fish oil rates very well by them. :iagree: The Carlson's brand tastes great! My wife and I were actually a tiny bit disappointed when we first tried it because we are in the small minority of folks who really like "fishy fish" and this was so mild. But we very quickly can to appreciate how delicious and "easy-going" this oil is. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I haven't read all the responses. Nordic Naturals is a good brand for fish oil capsules. Run your dishwasher with lemon juice, it might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 From the UC Berkeley "Wellness Letter" web-site: Cod liver oil, bottled or in capsule form, has its own special problems. It is the richest source of vitamins A and D. Just one teaspoon of cod liver oil has 4,500 IU of A, for instance, and the standard dose is one to three teaspoons a day. Capsules of cod liver oil contain less oil, but the vitamin can still add up, especially on top of the amount you get from foods and from a multivitamin, if you take one. Recent studies have found that as little as 6,000 IU of vitamin A daily can interfere with bone growth and promote fractures. And women of childbearing age should not exceed 10,000 IU of vitamin A because of the risk of birth defects. Cod liver oil is made from livers, of course. The liver is a filter, so toxins (such as PCBs) get concentrated there. Thus cod liver oil is more likely to be contaminated than other fish-oil supplements. If you want to try fish oil supplements, avoid cod liver oil—and talk to your doctor first. http://www.wellnessletter.com/html/ds/dsCodLiverOil.php Bill I thought that it made a difference whether the vit. A was natural or synthetic, frankly. Much of the time the vit. A is stripped from the fish oil and then re-added to give it a regulated amount, often using synthetic. The birth defects, in particular, aren't linked to naturally occurring vit. A. Really, it's a murky business. I don't find the articles such as this terribly persuasive because it leaves so much info out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 it makes a huge difference whether the vitamins are synthetic or natural. And the ratio of A to D, is also very important. Most advice is to take Cod liver, not just plain fish oil. Here's another article :001_smile: Weston Price CLO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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