Renuka Devi Renuka Devi Asked 5 months ago

Is cod liver oil good for constipation?

I've been dealing with constipation for a while now, and it's quite uncomfortable. Someone told me that cod liver oil might help. Is cod liver oil good for constipation, or should I try something else?

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Rohan Dasgupta Rohan Dasgupta Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Who is telling you that cod liver oil cures constipation? Don't blindly follow everything you read online, it can mess up your digestion even more. Constipation is usually just lack of fiber and water. Go talk to a proper doctor instead of experimenting with fish oils.

Priyanka Sharma Priyanka Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I used to panic every time my stomach was upset and search for all kinds of oils to fix it. Honestly, cod liver oil might help slightly because it is an oil, but it's not the best remedy. I realized just drinking warm water and eating papaya works perfectly fine. Don't worry, it is a very common issue!

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

While oils can act as a lubricant laxative, my doctor explicitly told me that cod liver oil is not a safe long-term solution for constipation. Consuming it in large amounts just to clear your bowels can easily lead to vitamin A and D toxicity. It is much safer to use dietary fiber or a standard laxative prescribed by your GP.

Sanjay Singh Sanjay Singh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Listen, if you are constipated, cod liver oil is not the first thing you should grab. Just drink 3-4 liters of water, eat green veggies, and walk. If it still doesn't clear up, go to a clinic. No need to make things complicated with fish oil.

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Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

From my experience, sluggish digestion is best treated by waking up the gut naturally. Oils can help lubricate the digestive tract, but a gentle practice of Malasana and drinking warm water first thing in the morning is far more effective. It restores the body's natural rhythm beautifully.

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, don't stress too much about this. Constipation happens to the best of us, especially with our spicy Indian food! Cod liver oil isn't really a standard cure for this. Just have some isabgol with warm milk tonight and you'll be absolutely fine by tomorrow morning!

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

In my years on this forum, I've seen many people ask this. Cod liver oil is a great supplement for vitamins, but it is not meant to treat constipation. For relief, stick to simple things like high-fiber foods, raw salads, and enough hydration. Save the fish oil for your joints and skin!

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