Easing Arthritis
Cod Liver on probably brings back memories of Mum force-feeding you the foul-tasting stuff to keep you healthy. Now, it turns out the oil may have some benefit - for adults with osteoarthritis. Researchers at Cardiff University in Wales gave cod liver oil supplements to arthritic people awaiting knee-joint replacement surgery. After ten to 14 weeks, 86 per cent had significantly reduced levels of aggrecanase and collagenase, enzymes known to cause cartilage damage.
While the researchers don’t know exactly how it works, they suspect the omega-3 fatty slow down the damaging effects of arthritis, but until further research confirms this, eating foods rich in omega-3s (fatty fish such as salmon) or taking cod liver oil capsules won’t hurt you, and may help ease the condition.
