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Form
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Size
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Price
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| Kirkman's
Cod Liver Oil Liquid
Flavored |
Liquid
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8
oz.
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$16.50
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228/8
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| Kirkman's
Cod Liver Oil Liquid
Flavored |
Liquid
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Trial*
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$3.75
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228/TRIAL
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*Limit one trial size per item, please.
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Description
Cod
Liver Oil is being used in children's health based on the
findings of Dr. Mary Megson of Richmond, Virginia, to help
support Vitamin A absorption. Cod Liver Oil contains 10%
of the cis form of Vitamin A, as well as "14 hydroxyretroretinol".
Dr. Megson has found that these natural forms of Vitamin
A in Cod Liver Oil stimulate retinoid receptors.
It
is important when using Cod Liver Oil to be extremely careful
in selecting a source. Many Cod Liver Oils available in
traditional outlets are standardized with synthetic Vitamin
A palmitate. Furthermore, much of the oil available can
be contaminated or contain elevated levels of heavy metals,
pesticides or PCB's. It is also critical to insure that
Cod Liver Oil is stable and does not turn rancid.
Kirkman
Laboratories only uses Cod Liver Oil which contains all
natural vitamins A & D. No synthetic standardization
has occurred. In addition, our oil has been vacuum dried
and deodorized plus it has gone through a filtration and
distillation process to remove heavy metals, pesticides
and PCB's. A complete analysis of the oil has verified the
absence of these compounds to detectable limits. Results
of these analyses are available on request.
Cod
Liver Oil can become rancid over time from exposure to air
and heat by autoxidation. When this occurs, peroxides develop
in the oil. Kirkman adds vitamin E to our Cod Liver Oil
to stop any potential oxidation process. In addition, a
peroxide test is performed on the oil to insure a value
which will assure freshness. The European Pharmacopeia allows
up to 10.0 millequivalents/kilogram of peroxides in Cod
Liver Oil to be considered fresh and non-rancid. Kirkman's
product has a typical peroxide value of only 2.9 mEq/kg.
OTHER
PROPERTIES OF NATURAL COD LIVER OIL
Fish
Oils are generally a source of Omega 3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic
acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Cod Liver Oil is no
exception. Each ½ teaspoon of Cod Liver Oil contains
250 mg of EPA and 250 mg of DHA. Omega 3 fatty acids have
been shown to be important in normal development, cardiovascular
health, and in neurological health.
Many
of the doctors Kirkman works with recommend supplementation
with Omega 3 fatty acids. A laboratory profile of amino
acids is often done to determine which type of product is
required.
FORMS OF KIRKMAN COD LIVER OIL
Kirkman
offers Cod Liver Oil in both soft gelatin capsule form and
in a liquid. Both forms have the same purified oil. The
liquid is also available in a flavored version, containing
natural lemon oil and natural lime oil.
Soft
gelatin capsules contain 1250 IU Vitamin A
135 IU Vitamin D each.
The
liquid contains 2500 IU Vitamin A
250 IU Vitamin D per ½ teaspoon
Dr.
Mary Megson's dosage recommendations are:
2-5 years of age: ½ teaspoon daily (or two capsules)
5-10 years of age: ¾ teaspoon daily (or three capsules)
over 10 years old : 1 teaspoon daily (or four capsules)
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