What is fermented cod liver oil?

The fermented cod oil in this high-quality blend is extracted from the livers of wild-caught Alaskan Cod (MSC certified). This ensures a prized profile of essential omega-3 fatty acids including ALA, EPA, and DHA. These powerful fatty acids are crucial and many do not consume enough of them in their everyday diet! Won't take our word for it? Here are just some of the EU-approved health claims for EPA/DHA:

DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function
DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision
EPA/DHA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure
EPA/DHA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels (Source: FSAI)

Why is fermentation necessary?

The cod liver oil products by Green pastures have been shown to contain a variety of powerful antioxidants (Source: MDPI) and fermenting them is a necessary step in the formation of these antioxidants (Source: NCBI).

Key aspects of Green Pastures cod liver oil

Naturally fermented

Cod liver oil is often produced via an industrial procedure, during which all original vitamins are removed, leaving a heavily-processed final product. Synthetic vitamins are added afterward to compensate for the loss of natural ones. By contrast, Blue Ice Royal products are not filtered but naturally fermented. This ensures that all-natural vitamins and other nutrients are retained; indeed, levels are even elevated during the process. Blue Ice liver oil contains complex forms of vitamin A, D, E, and K, among many other nutrients. Vitamin concentrations as indicated on the package are approximate. Because Green Pasture works only with natural products, vitamin yield may vary from one product batch to the next. [This text was sourced from the Green Pastures website]

Uncompromising, traditional production methods

Green Pasture is a family business specializing in cod liver oil. The company specializes in traditional, pre-industrial-revolution production methods. The results are pure products composed of strictly natural nutrients. Cod liver oil is fermented from fish livers, a laborious process that might take half a year to complete. To their knowledge, Green Pasture is the only company observing this traditional method. [Text sourced from Green Pasture]

Convenient syringe

Anyone who has ever tasted cod is familiar with the distinct, strong flavor of the product. Although this flavor is mitigated by fermentation, it is unfortunately not yet possible to remove all fishy flavor. Green Pasture liquid cod liver oil is extremely nutritious and comes with a convenient syringe. This makes for easy dosing as well as easy consumption. Cod liver oil may also be mixed with a favorite drink of choice. [Text sourced from Green Pasture]

Mint flavour

Unfortunately, the 'fishy' taste can be a deal-breaker for many people, and therefore result in many not reaching their daily omega 3 needs. To prevent this, Green Pasture have produced a delicious flavoured cod liver oil range. And the best part? None of the products use artificial flavours, only natural and organic extracts! This individual oil is accompanied by a refreshing, crisp mint flavour that will add a kick to your morning!

Key aspects of fish oil

Raw material for anti-inflammatory molecules

As mentioned, omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) provide the body with the precursors for the formation of anti-inflammatory molecules known as eicosanoids. (Source: NCBI)

Anti-inflammatory molecules are imperative in the body to defend against swelling, tissue damage and other negative responses to oxidative stress.

Cognitive ability

There is a wealth of evidence stacke din favour of the cognitive-related benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. Some have shown that regular supplementation can protect against cognitive decline in adults: better performance on tests of nonverbal reasoning and mental flexibility, working memory, and vocabulary with higher DHA status. (Source: NCBI)

With regard to children specifically, intervention studies have shown improved maternal DHA nutrition decreases the risk of poor visual development. (Source: NCBI)

Muscle maintenance

Omega-3 fatty acids are known to enhance protein synthesis, the process of building or synthesizing new muscle tissue. One study showed the anabolic properties of algae oil in young and middle aged adults. (Source: NCBI)

In addition, it has also been shown that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the onset of delayed muscle soreness. (Source: NCBI) This can help you recover faster and get right back into the gym!

Mood & anxiety

Another well-founded role of essential omega-3 fatty acids is the impact they may have on mood enhancement (Source: NCBI) and the reduction of anxiety. (Source: NCBI) This study showed that supplementing with omega-3 had anxiolitic impacts on the body.