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Re: Fish oil?


On 29 Dec 2003 at 13:27, M.Schild wrote:

> I remember reading some years ago that giving fish oil (eg cod liver
> oil) to children was not recommended because of all the pollutants
> found in fish. I don't expect the level of pollution has improved
> since then so I would be careful unless you like high levels of
> mercury and other metals with you Omega 3

Cod liver oil has a high amount of Vitamin D in it (that is what it was used for
when I was a baby), and for most people, especially elderly adults, this can be
toxic.

Best,

Bob

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