Posted by HIBA on February 23, 2003, at 23:08:13
In reply to WARNING: Cod Liver Oil and Vit. A-D Toxiticy!, posted by Serio on February 23, 2003, at 8:05:19
Cod Liver oil is being used by thousands (if not millions)here in this locality. I am in Middle East now. I think "Seven Seas Cod Liver Oil" has been available here for more than three decades and if there ever was a toxic reaction to this substance, this capsules will have been banned without any doubt. (One brand of Olive oil which came from Spain is recently banned here because of the reported carcinogenic effects, so the authorities are not blind here not to see the adverse effects of food and drugs) The manufacturer recommended dosage of Cod Liver Oil is 6 capsules daily, and I am simply exceeding that limit to get an additional benefit, as the manufacturer recommendation is as a dietary supplement.
It is hard to digest the opinion that,dietary supplements are extremely toxic while majority of other chemical compounds are widely being hailed as safe. After reading some threads in this forum, I am being forced to jump to a conclusion that food supplements are more toxic than prescription medicines. Is there anything sinister going on ?
I appreciate the views and concerns of others over the vitamin toxicity. But as many as millions of vegetarians around the world are daily consuming more Vitamin A without any adverse effects. In India Brahmins are consuming huge amounts Vitamin A as they are pure vegetarians and the vegetables available in India are enriched with Vitamin A. Still they are the most healthy guys with a high life expectancy (at least in India). What should I believe ? Where is the truth ?
HIBA
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