Cod Liver Oil Dosage: Optimal Amounts for Health Benefits

Adults:

* General well-being: 1-2 g (1 to 2 tsp) per day.

* High triglyceride levels: Up to 4 g (4 tsp) per day, under medical supervision.

* High blood pressure: Up to 3 g per day, under medical supervision.

* Joint pain and stiffness (rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis): Up to 3 g per day.

* Cognitive function and dementia prevention: 1-3 g per day.

* Depression and anxiety: 2-3 g per day.

* Pregnancy and breastfeeding: 2-4 g per day, under medical supervision.

Children and adolescents (8 and older)

* General well-being: 0.5-1 g (1/2 to 1 tsp) per day.

* Joint pain and stiffness (rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis): Up to 3 g per day.

It's important to talk to your healthcare provider before taking cod liver oil, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a medical condition. They can recommend the right dosage for your individual needs.

Potential side effects may include:

* An unpleasant fishy aftertaste

* Burping or heartburn

* Gastrointestinal upset

* Bleeding or an increased risk of bleeding (at high doses)

* Vitamin A toxicity (at very high doses)