by Joel Hall Posted on July 18, 2019 in General Health Fish oil has long been a staple supplement for those interested in staying healthy. Ongoing research continues to provide new insights into the many benefits long-chain omega-3 fatty acids from fish can contribute to human health. Many people are familiar with the superstars of those fatty acids; DHA and EPA. Lesser-known DPA is another important fatty acid that is making a comeback.Cod liver oil was among the first fish oil supplements. For hundreds of years, fresh cod liver oil was used as a health tonic in European fishing communities. During the twentieth century, cod liver oil fell out of favor, as the oil went rancid if not consumed quickly. Modern methods of purifying and packaging have since remedied this difficulty, but not without inducing a hidden cost to the oil’s nutritional potential.Most fish oil supplements on the market today are purified using distillation or similar technology. While these methods are quite usefu...
