Ayrton Senna PURE COD LIVER OIL.

Cod liver oil is a nutrient-dense oil made from the livers of several species of the cod fish.

It contains large amounts of vitamins A, D, and omega-3, and has been used for centuries to promote immune system health and prevent rickets. Rickets is a bone condition in children caused by lack of vitamin D. But the health benefits of cod liver oil may not end there. The powerful nutrient-dense composition of cod liver oil also is thought to reduce inflammation, promote brain function, improve eyesight, and boost the immune system.

While eating the fresh livers of the cod fish probably won’t be appetizing to your kids, many parents still think it’s important to benefit from cod liver oil’s health-boosting effects. Read on to find out the most promising benefits of cod liver oil for your children and more importantly, how to get them to take it.

Cod is the common name for fish from the genus Gadus. The most known species are the Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and the Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus). The cooked flesh of the fish is a popular dish throughout the world, though the cod fish is more well-known for its liver.

Cod liver oil is exactly what it sounds like: the oil extracted from the liver of the cod fish. The oil is known in traditional folklore as a remedy for a wide range of different health issues. Research has found it to be one of the richest sources of vitamins A and D, as well as omega-3s, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).