Cod liver oil builds up resistance to colds and other ailments and is a traditional remedy for arthritis. New research also indicates that the polyunsaturated fatty acid DHA is essential for normal functional development of the retina and the brain. All the doodness in capsules! A convenient form to take in ease to swallow capsules. Some people may react adversely to the taste of Cod Liver Oil and may therefore choose to use capsules rather than liquid. The fatty acid composition is the same as in liquid Cod Liver Oil and the capsules also contain vitamins A and D. The capsule: An oval (size 5) capsule with natural gelatin shell containing 275 mg cod liver oil. Target fill weight: 275 mg ± 10 %. Vitamin content in one capsule; label claim: Vitamin A: 360 i.u. (108 mg) Vitamin D: 60 i.u. (1,5 mg) The cod liver oil: A pale yellow oil. Odor and taste is slightly fishy, but not rancid. The oil is obtained from the fresh liver of the cod (Gadus morhua morhua) and other species of Gadus. It is refined and clarified by filtration at about 0 °C. SPECIFICATIONS: Vitamin A (i.u./g) min 1310 - 1500 Vitamin D (i.u./g) min 218 - 260 Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) min 8.0 % Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) min 9.0 % Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) min 20 % Cold test; remains clear at 0°C for: 5 hours
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