Anil Dhawan Anil Dhawan Asked 7 months ago

How much cod liver oil per day?

My doctor recommended taking cod liver oil for my joint pain, especially in winter. I bought a bottle, but I'm confused about the dosage. How much cod liver oil should I be taking per day?

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Aniket Rao Aniket Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Don't just take cod liver oil because some influencer recommended it online. It has high amounts of Vitamin A and D, which can actually become toxic if you take too much. Get your levels checked and let your doctor decide the exact dose.

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I usually take one standard capsule daily with my breakfast because it's quick and easy. Honestly, I don't have time for measuring liquid oil anyway. Just check the packaging for the daily value percentage so you don't overdo it.

Devinder Singh Devinder Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Back in our days, we used to give kids half a teaspoon of liquid cod liver oil during winters for joint and bone strength. But these days, capsules are much milder and easier to digest. Speak to a family doctor once before starting it for daily use.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I started taking one capsule daily last year for my dry skin and hair fall. It really helped, but my doc told me to take a break after three months. It is always better not to take these supplements continuously without a gap.

Prashant Joshi Prashant Joshi Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Please be careful with the dosage. I took high doses of cod liver oil on my own and ended up with severe stomach bleeding and nosebleeds because it thins the blood. Please consult a doctor, especially if you are already on other medications.

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Consult a gastroenterologist

Madan Lal Madan Lal Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Humare yahan toh log sardi mein ek chota chammach peete hain taaki shareer mein garmi rahe. Par har kisi ka shareer alag hota hai, toh pehle apne daktar babu se salah jaroor le lijiye.

Smita Patil Smita Patil Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, daily taking too many capsules is not good. My doctor told me only one softgel per day is more than enough. Extra vitamins body me store ho jate hain aur problem hoti hai, correct na?

Megha Arora Megha Arora Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Usually, 1-2 capsules daily is the standard sweet spot for healthy skin and eyes! Just make sure to have it with a meal so you don't get those fishy burps later in the day.

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