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What are the warnings for cod liver oil? didnt they used to give that for lots of conditions?
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Cod liver oil: Excessive amounts can lead to too much vitamin a or d, especially ininfants. Also aspiration of the oil can be dangerous.
Answered 9/4/2013
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