Doctor Unveils Shocking #1 Superfood for Battling Inflammation
A teaspoon of fish oil.
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After a season of indulgence, the New Year often brings a desire to improve health, leading to a surge of advertisements promoting weight loss and nutritional supplements. But do these products really work, and are they worth the investment?
As with many things, the quality of these products can vary. However, according to one doctor, there is a standout choice for reducing inflammation that may surprise you. If you're old enough, it might even bring back some childhood memories.
Check out his top recommendation in the video shared on December 20:
Our parents and grandparents knew what they were doing when they made us take a spoonful of cod liver oil daily. Dr. Eric Berg reveals Cod Liver is the #1 anti-inflammatory food. He reports that while a 3.5-ounce serving of wild-caught salmon has 2000mg of anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids, a 3.5-ounce serving of cod liver has three times the amount, at 6000mg. Wow! However, he cautions that we won't be able to get the benefits if we consume too much Omega-6, which is found in seed oils.
Choosing Cod Liver Supplements
In a study published by researchers at George Washington University, Fish Oil testing revealed that up to 45% of the 72 products examined showed high oxidation levels, indicating they were rancid. This can lead to issues such as burping and stomach upset, and it can also reduce the health benefits associated with the oil. Though there is no way to guarantee freshness, buying unflavored products is suggested, as they don't mask spoiled products' unpleasant odor and taste. Choosing wild-caught brands that provide third-party testing results for purity and potency can offer valuable insight into quality. Ensuring the product is non-GMO may also show higher manufacturing standards. OmegaQuant advises that for best results, fish oil should be kept in a cool, dark place away from heat, air, and sunlight. Fresh cod liver oil should not have a strong, fishy, or off odor. So, if it smells like paint or has an unpleasant fishy scent or an unpalatable taste, it's likely gone bad. Should you suspect your cod liver oil or any other fish oils might be rancid, it's best to err on the side of caution and discard them, especially if they have passed their expiration date. Spoiled oils can not only be less effective but also potentially harmful because of oxidative byproducts.
If you enjoy the taste of cod liver, you can always add it to your diet without expensive supplementation. However, if you're like me and grew up with this oil, sticking to a fresh capsule might be more manageable.
