fish liver oil

Fish Liver Oil

Submitted By:Sulav Indra Paul

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural

University

Salna, Gazipur-1706

• Fish liver oils have been used in the middle ages and

populations in Norway, Iceland, Greenland.

• Raw material comes from : cod, coalfish, and haddock.

• Several species of shark have also been used.

Fish Liver Oil

Cod liver oil is the essential oil extracted from

the livers of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua).

Best sources of –

Omega 3 fatty acids,

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

Contains vitamin A and vitamin D

Fish Liver Oil

Fish Liver Oil

Fish Liver Grinder Cooker CentrifugeWater &

Solids

Liver Meal

Vacuum Dry

Water Wash

RefineCod Liver

OilDryer

Winterizat-ion

Cod Liver Oil

Steam Stripping

Medicinal Cod Liver Oil

Figure 01. Flow diagram of cod liver and other liver oils Production.

Nutrients in cod liver oil (value per 100g) are given below- Vitamin A - 100,000 IU Vitamin D - 10,000 IU Saturated fatty acids - 22.608 g Monounsaturated fatty acids - 46.711 g Polyunsaturated fatty acids - 22.541 g

Fish Liver Oil

Get a boost of Vitamin A and Vitamin D. Having a positive effect on the heart. Lowering blood fats . Prevent coronary artery disease. Protects from high blood pressure and

kidney disease.

Fish Liver Oil

Cod liver oil is a good source of DHA and helps pregnant woman.

It can cause side effects including-

Belching,

Bad Breath,

Heartburn, and

Nosebleeds.

Taking cod liver oil with meals can often decrease these side effects.

Fish Liver Oil

Fish Liver Oil

This can be obtained from eating fresh cod liver .

It is used for high cholesterol & kidney disease.

Oil is also applied on young children’s skin in case of a burns to prevent excessive bleeding.

With cod liver oil, we can experience good health in the natural way.

Fish Liver Oil