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Can seven seas cod liver oil have vitamin a?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: All cod liver oil contains very high quantities of vitamin a. Be careful of taking large amounts of vitamin a. It can destroy your liver and is a known cause of birth defects.

Dr Saran agreed

Answered 6/21/2013

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Is it possible to overdose on cod fish liver oil? Vitamin a wise? Accidentally had 3 instead of 2. 1250UI of vitamin a each capsule

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Accidentally took 3 cod fish liver oil capsules today instead of two. Worried I may have too much vitamin a??1250IU vitamin a each capsule

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