Cod Liver Oil

Why is Cod Liver Oil So Important?

Cod liver oil contains large amounts of natural vitamin D3 (not synthetic vitamin D).  Vitamin D3 is an absolute requirement for the utilization of calcium by the body.  When sunlight shines on your skin, it reacts with cholesterol inside and on the surface of the skin to produce vitamin D.  This chemical reaction in the skin is induced by the ultraviolet radiation of sunlight, this is called photosynthesis.  The main function of vitamin D, is to facilitate utilization of calcium at the cell.  Without vitamin D the calcium cannot be utilized.  Vitamin D, plays a vital role in use of calcium and therefore, the metabolism of the whole body.


Vitamin D Receptors Everywhere!

An exciting new research breakthrough has shown that almost every organ, every gland and even every immune cell in the body has vitamin D receptor sites.  Our clinical experience has shown activation of these receptor sites facilitates calcium utilization for maximum realkalinization.

The Vitamin D Connection: Is The Calcium Getting In?

Many people are "cave dwellers," spending most of their time indoors, whether at home or work, in an artificially lit "cave" (i.e. their home or workplace), behind U.V.-blocking glass, receiving very little daily sunlight on their skin.  If the skin does not receive adequate sunlight, then the amount of vitamin D the body produces can be inadequate.  If not enough vitamin D is available at the cell, the body can become calcium deficient over time.  Taking cod liver oil (with naturally occurring vitamin D3) on a regular basis can be an incredible help.  In healthy people, regular sunlight exposure stimulates the production of many immune boosting compounds.  However, for those with a nutrient-deficient diet, regular sunlight exposure may be hazardous and can create free radical damage.

Dr. Zane Kime, a brilliant medical doctor and researcher points out in his excellent book "Sunlight" that sunlight is very healthy for the skin and whole body metabolism when the body is nourished by sufficient nutrients.  However, when hydrogenated oils and other toxic nutrients are consumed, the skin becomes imbalanced and sunlight exposure can produce toxic skin reactions.  Therefore, before adopting a program of regular sunlight exposure, ensure the best results by following a healthy diet which includes fresh, nontoxic, grade 10 foods. (See "Power Food Habits.")  Eliminate refined oils, fried foods and hydrogenated oils in your diet.  Be sure to take adequate amounts of essential nutrients including natural vitamin D3 (as found in our premier cod liver oil).  Follow a healthy dietary regime for a period of time before beginning regular sun exposure.  If you are sensitive to sunlight or have chronic disease, check with your doctor before beginning a new program.


Are All Cod Liver Oils The Same?

Since many people get little or no vitamin D from sunlight, calcium utilization can rapidly hit the rate-limiting vitamin D barrier. Looking for a way to deliver ample high quality vitamin D from food sources led us to examine ALL vitamin D sources.  First, synthetic vitamin D can be potentially toxic.  Secondly, Quantum Nutrition Labs has discovered that vitamin D powder is made by solvent extraction from sheep's wool.  It did not test well, especially for long term use. Quantum Nutrition Labs wanted a safe, nontoxic, healthy economical source of vitamin D3, due to the fact that vitamin D supplementation for most people would be necessary for lifetime use in order to maintain optimal health.  Then Quantum Nutrition Labs re-examined cod liver oil products (which naturally contain vitamin D) and found the ones typically sold in health food stores were actually "animal feed-grade," (not USP-grade), and often partially rancid (which gives the oil an "off taste").  Quantum Nutrition Labs knew it could not recommend these inferior products.


First-Class Cod Liver Oil

In the search for vitamin D, Quantum Nutrition Labs learned there is a pharmaceutical-grade of cod liver oil.  It must be specially ordered in large quantities from Norway.  It's rarely sold to America since the U.S. retailers mostly buy the cheaper grades. This first-class cod oil is 6 times more potent than the second-class oil, is not rancid and is mercury-free, unlike the "feed grade" cod liver oil.  Finally Quantum Nutrition Labs found a natural and effective source of top quality vitamin D3.  Quantum Nutrition Labs' cod oil is 100% pure U.S.P. premium-grade Norwegian cod liver oil.  It is a rich source of vitamins A and D as well as biologically active Omega-3 class fatty acids, EPA and DHA (well-known for promoting memory, concentration and healthy brain function).


Body and Brain Booster

Desaturase enzymes are essential to the synthesis of EPA and DHA but they are deactivated by eating hydrogenated oils (commonly found in the American diet).  These enzymes decline dramatically after age 45 to 55, leaving many people with drastically reduced stores of EPA and DHA, often leading to brain and memory concerns.  From young children to the elderly, our premium-grade Quantum Cod Liver Oil delivers natural EPA and DHA, the pre-formed end-chain fatty acids essential for healthy brain function, memory and circulation.*