Some of you might have memories of your older family members forcing you to take your cod liver oil, or taking it themselves. Extracted from the liver of Atlantic cod, centuries back in Northern Europe, cod liver oil was first used to protect from cold environments, to boost immunity, to stop you from getting sick, and also to help with joint pain and muscle stiffness. Later on, the Vitamin D content of cod liver oil was acknowledged but over the years, tons of people have had bad experiences with cod liver oil due to taking rancid or low-quality products. This means that this supplement fell out of fashion, but today, cod liver oil is making a comeback. For many within the health community, it is thought to be a natural wonder - packed full of Omega 3s and vitamins as well as now being backed by a ton of clinical studies and science-backed research. The Vitamin A and D found in cod liver oil are powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. They reduce inflammation across the body by binding, neutralizing, and essentially removing harmful free radicals from the body. Inflammation is a key driver of aging and a vast majority of chronic and acute health conditions, so thanks to the anti-inflammatory impacts of vitamin A & D, a high-quality cod liver oil can help to manage inflammation levels that are rapidly increasing across society today and showing up as so many health issues. The vitamin A in a high-quality cod liver oil is also packed full of the active form of Vitamin A known as retinol (as opposed to the beta-carotene form of Vitamin A that comes from plants). One of my favorite facts is that cod liver oil has vitamins A and D in the *perfect* ratio, so the synergy of nutrients gives it the maximum effect. This is health-altering stuff. Today on the blog we explain why this underrated supplement needs more attention and I give you my top recommendations on which one to purchase if you do decide to get on the trend.