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No, but it can be important help in order to increase the intake of the important marine Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA for those of us who do not eat much oily fish or take supplements of marine oils (such as cod liver oil) on a regular basis.

Dietary studies1,2 show that almost half of the population does not reach the recommended amount of EPA and DHA1 in their diet. The authorities recommend that we consume cod liver oil daily in order to meet the bodily need for Vitamin D and to receive a supplement of the beneficial   Omega-3 fatty acids.

Oily fish in the diet is recommended for the same reason, and oily fish is also a healthy alternative to meaty dinners and sandwich fillings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Johansson, EurJClinNutr (1998) 52; 716-721

2 Report from Vitenskapskommiteen for mattrygghet (2006): Helhetssyn på fisk og annen sjømat (www.vkm.no)