I’ve taken an omega 3 supplement for a long time now. In fact, omega 3’s were what helped my hubby get off of his ADD medicine. However, I wondered if there was something better…
Dear readers, when I first learned about Fermented Cod Liver Oil I was excited. Fermented foods were something I was trying to add to my diet and since I needed Omega-3’s I thought this was a perfect product.
I was excited to start taking it and began giving it to my son at around 5 months. He loved it and I was thrilled. I got a new shipment and opened a new bottle. Suddenly my son was crying after taking it and I thought the taste seemed a bit “off”. The next time we took it, the reaction from him was worse and my throat really hurt.
I did a little digging online and 90% of the healthy living sites I trusted were promoting the oil and saying that the burn was normal, but if it got too bad to switch to the encapsulated version. The other 10% were mostly silent with a few saying they felt the oil was rancid and oxidized and didn’t recommend it.
Long story short, I quit taking the fermented cod liver oil, although my husband continued taking the capsules.
Now, no more.
Last week a report was released on Fermented Cod Liver Oil that surprised and shocked many. It also did a very good job of explaining why I felt funny about taking it any longer. This is an 111 page report and took awhile to read.
Rather than sending you to the report, I’m going to send you to Modern Alternative Momma. She has always done a great job of digging and testing “truth”. She, along with many of us feel quite duped and angry that we spent so much money on Green Pastures products that in all reality were doing far more harm than good.
You can read Kate’s full post here: Is Fermented Cod Liver Oil the Real Deal or a Sick Hoax?
How do you feel? Will you continue taking it now?
I would be interested in the skincare products – the Calm Balm especially!
Good info, I would be interested in trying this company’s products. I take an Omega3 krill oil every morning but I am unsure if it is fermented. I don’t believe it is.
Green Pastures are the only company I know of that sells the fermented oil.
You talk a lot about the vitamins or supplements you take. How many do you actually take everyday? When you are and are not prego. THANKS!!
Oh boy 🙂
I tend to switch them up a bit, and it also depends on what I ate that day.
Generally though I take a multivitamin. The only time I don’t take that on a regular basis is summer time when I can get fresh fruits and veggies.
Calcium/Magnesium is another one I take all the time. Once I’m no longer preggers I want to do a trial and see if I really need to take it with the fermented cod liver oil. Right now I will continue because you really need it when preggers.
Probiotics are another big thing for me. I don’t always take a probiotic pill though. When we have homemade yogurt, kefir, or sauerkraut available, I will eat/drink that instead of a supplement.
I also started taking an iron supplement. I got it free to try (check back next Wednesday to learn more) and hopefully it will help with my energy levels since I’ve really been dragging.
Other stuff like herbs I take on an as needed basis.
Hopefully that helps 🙂 One of these days I plan on writing a post on what it is that I wouldn’t like to be without.
Fun giveaway!!
Oh wow! This is a great giveaway, the butter oil looks like something that I would love to try!
I would love to get some fermented cod liver oil.
I would love to try the butter oil to help with my son’s dental health!
I love using the cinnamon flavored gel blend!
I would like to try the cod liver oil
I have always wanted to try their cod liver oil 🙂
Would love to try it!
I LOVE Green Pastures! We take it every day 🙂
I’ve heard so much good about the cod liver oil!
FCLO! I think it would be good for my husbands teeth!
I would like to try the favored cod liver oils.
One of the butter oil blends! Thanks for hosting the giveaway! Blessings! 🙂
I’d want to try the butter oil/cod liver oil blend!
I want to try the cinnamon tingle fclo
I want to try the butter oil/ cod liver blend as well. Although since I’m not expecting, I’d probably go for a flavored blend so my two little ones would more easily take it!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
LOVE their products! Hope I win!
I would love to try the cod liver oil!!
I’ve been dying to try Green Pastures FCLO!
And I’m having my third this fall!
I’ve wanted to try this for a long time. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I would like to try some butter oil.