Jatin Patel Jatin Patel Asked 8 months ago

Do cod liver oil tablets cause weight gain?

My doctor recommended cod liver oil tablets for overall health, especially for my joints. I'm also trying to watch my weight. Do cod liver oil tablets cause weight gain, or are they neutral on that front?

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Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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I've been taking cod liver oil capsules for my hair and skin for six months now, and I haven't gained any weight at all. The capsules have very few calories, so they won't make you fat. Just make sure you are eating normal meals and staying active.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I started gaining weight suddenly and blamed my vitamins, ignoring it for months until I found out it was a thyroid issue. Don't just assume a small tablet is causing the change. If you are noticing sudden weight changes, please get a proper blood test done.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

No, they don't cause weight gain. One capsule has barely 10-15 calories, which is practically nothing in your daily intake. It's a myth; any weight gain is likely due to your overall diet and lack of movement, not these supplements.

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Sanjay Joshi Sanjay Joshi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Please be careful before starting any oily supplements if you have existing digestive issues or high cholesterol. I had some liver complications because I was self-prescribing random supplements. Always consult your doctor before taking cod liver oil daily.

Divya Reddy Divya Reddy Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Dealing with PCOS makes us worry about every single pill causing weight gain, I totally understand. From my experience, cod liver oil doesn't cause weight gain and can actually help with inflammation. But it's always safest to ask your gynecologist if it fits into your specific routine.

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Asha Patel Asha Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

They are healthy fats and do not raise blood sugar or cause weight gain if taken in moderation. I take them for my dry eyes as advised by my physician. Just track your overall daily oil and food intake, especially if you are managing diabetes like me.

Ramesh Chawla Ramesh Chawla Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My doctor actually recommended cod liver oil for my heart health and joint pain along with my regular BP meds. It didn't affect my weight at all. What really helps is reducing salt, walking daily, and getting regular checkups.

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