Cod Liver Oil (CLO) has been used for many generations in North America and particularly Northern Europe, mainly as a naturally rich source of vitamins A and D which are hard to obtain from foods. In addition to these hard to obtain vitamins, Cod Liver Oil contains EPA and DHA (Omega 3s), offering a wide range of health properties.

Finest Pure Cod Liver Oil from Pharmax is produced only from cod caught in the Northern European and Arctic waters and, like out Finest Pure Fish Oil, has virtually no fish tasted, is subtly flavored with essential oil of lemon and orange, and has undetectable levels of mercury and other heavy metals.

Purity & Heavy Metals
Fish oil purity is of utmost importance these days due to the highly poluted waters. These fish oils have been independently tested for dual rancidity, mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, EPA and DHA levels, PCBs, dioxin and dioxin-like compounds. Do not compromise on purity of fish oils by buying a cheaper product! If the manufacturer cannot provide purity testing, you should not be consuming it since heavy metals are other toxins are commonly found in fish oils, and these are extremely toxic to your health.
Click here to view Pharmax Fish Oil Purity Analysis Report

Benefits of Omega 3 Cod Liver Oil:

• Prevents Atherosclerosis
• Helps Prevent Cancer & Heart Disease & Stroke
• Overall Wellness
• Healthy skin and hair
• Lowers Triglycerides & Cholesterol
• Helps Children With ADHD
• Fights Infections
• Brain Health
• Reduces Inflammation & Arthritis pain
• Helps Asthma
• Click to read hundreds of research studies proving the benefits of Omega 3s

Serving Size: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Servings Per Container: 60

Ingredients per teaspoon (5ml)

Calories.......45 (calories from fat.......45)

Total Fat:.......5g (saturated fat.......0.5 g )

Vitamin A.......2667 IU (as retinol & vitamin a palmitate)

Vitamin D.......200 IU (as vitamin D3)

DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid).......530mg

EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid).......350mg

Total Omega-3.......975mg

Natural Mixed Tocopherols.......25mg

Other Ingredients: Essential oils of orange and lemon.

Recommended Intake:
1 to 4 teaspoons (5-20ml) taken daily with meals or as professionally directed.

Suggested intake range: (from research by Weston A Price Organization)

Age 0-12 months: 5-10 lbs. = 1 ml. (1/5 teaspoon daily)
11-20 lbs. = 2 ml.  (apx 1/2 teaspoon)
21-25 lbs. = 3 ml. (apx 1/2-1 teaspoon)
26-35 lbs. = 4 ml. (apx 1 teaspoon)

Children 1-4 years: 300-1,200mg DHA daily with minimum 150mg EPA
Children 4-12 years: 600-1,800mg DHA daily with minimum 300mg EPA
Adults: 800-3,000mg DHA daily with minimum of 500mg EPA

Vacuum sealed for maximum quality. Refrigerate after opening.

Contra indications: None known if recommended intake is followed.

Like Extra Virgin Olive Oil, finest pure fish oil may occasionally become cloudy in cold conditions. This is perfectly normal and in no way affects the quality of the oil. If warmed the cloudiness will disappear.

Independently tested for PCB's, dioxins and furans, PAHs and the absence of detectable levels of mercury and other heavy metals.

They have been found to be the purest fish oils available in North America. Click here to view Pharmax Fish Oil Certificate of Analysis.

Read about the special Pharmax Fish Oil Technology.

Read Customer questions and answers about Fish Oils in our FAQ.

Skin, hair, lungs, and GI health
Omega-3 fatty acids can help to improve the integrity of the skin Omega-3 fatty acids can help to improve the integrity of the epithelial tissue lining the lungs and intestinal tract Added vitamin E to enhance stability Mega EPA (fish oil concentrate) provides bioavailable, omega-3 essential fatty acids in concentrated oil form.

General Health
Omega-3 fatty acids are critical components of a healthy diet. The body cannot manufacture essential Omega-3s and must obtain them from either food such as flaxseeds, fish, and walnuts, or through supplementation. The most important types of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils are Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). The body needs EPA to produce prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that help to protect the heart and the cell membranes. DHA is required for the normal development of the brain, the eyes, and the reproductive system.

Cancer
Both laboratory and animal tests have shown that Omega 3 fatty acids help prevent cancer, and build up the immune system so that it can better fight against certain types of cancer cells.

Heart disease & stroke
The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils increase good cholesterol (high density lipoproteins, HDL) in the blood while decreasing bad cholesterol (triglycerides). Furthermore, these omega-3 oils protect the heart by preventing the formation of blood clots and fatty deposits (plaque) on the arterial walls. In people with coronary heart disease, fish oils may help to reduce the risk of blood clots in the brain or in the lungs; pain associated with angina; and the risk of cardiac arrhythmias. Fish oils also help to maintain healthy circulation.

Investigation of the possible benefits of fish oils began when researchers discovered that Eskimos rarely suffer from heart attacks or rheumatoid arthritis even though their diet is high in fat from fish, seals, and whales. Because these sources of fat have a high omega-3 fatty acid content, it was discovered that the type of fatty acid that they contained helped to protect the Eskimos from the usual consequences of high-fat diets. The Eskimos high omega-3 fatty acid diet helped decrease their risk of heart attacks, strokes and abnormal heart rhythms.

A study of 20,551 doctors who ate at least one fish meal per week cut their risk of heart attacks in half compared to those who ate fish once a month or less. In the 5-year Lyon study, men who followed a Mediterranean diet with emphasis on omega-3-rich oils and fish, fruits and vegetables had their heart attack rates reduced by 70% compared to subjects in the control group.

ADHD & Brain Health
Omega 3 fatty acids have also been shown to be effective in developmental behavioral dysfunction in children. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1995 reported that 53% of children with ADHD had significantly lower concentrations of Omega 3 fatty acids than the control children. Numerous Autistic children have also been found to be deficient in Omega 3 fatty acids.

Low Oxidation Manufacturing Process
Pharmax Fish Oils are molecularly distilled. In addition, since the purification process does tend to damage and oxidize the oils, their oxidation levels are measured after the purification process, not before (which other companies have been caught doing) in order to reflect the true oxidation value of the oil.

Pharmax uses molecular distillation to purify their oil which is the "gold standard", but it has to be done without any oxygen present . In order to achieve this, Pharmax heats the oil a little bit at a low pressure in a nitrogen atmosphere with no oxygen. The low pressure is used so the boiling point is lower. Then, oxidation levels are tested afterwards.

Click here to read hundreds of research studies available proving the benefits of Omega 3s.

Link between Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake and Bone Mineral Density

Self-Reported Dietary Intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Association with Bone and Lower Extremity Function

Summary:  In a cross-sectional study involving 118 male and 129 female older adults, subjects consuming lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids intake (<1.27 g/d) were found to have lower BMD (bone mineral density), as compared to subjects with higher omega-3 fatty acids intake. The mean reported intake of omega-3 fatty acids in this group of older adults was low overall (1.27 g/d). No independent relationship was found between omega-3 fatty acid intake and lower extremity function. The authors conclude, "Results from this preliminary report are promising and suggest further investigation."

Rousseau JH, Kleppinger A, et al, J Am Geriatr Soc, 2008 August 22