Known Health Benefits Omega-3 Fatty Acids: FCLO is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which are essential for brain health, cardiovascular function, and reducing inflammation. Vitamin A: FCLO is a good source of vitamin A, which supports vision, immune function, and healthy skin. Vitamin D: FCLO contains vitamin D, which is crucial for bone health, immune system support, and maintaining overall well-being. Because it is naturally occurring, it contains Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol – improves metabolism), and Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol – slows metabolism). Having both types of Vitamin D allow the thyroid to choose which activity it needs to accommodate circumstances. Nutrient Synergy: Deficiencies in Vitamin A are linked to high calcium relative to potassium in the body. This deficiency can contribute to allergic symptoms (dry skin, flaky skin, blackheads), vision loss, night blindness, dry eye, impaired immunity, and poor wound healing. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with low tissue calcium and imbalances in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium. This is why Vitamin D deficiency is linked to poor metabolic function, hypothyroidism, kidney disease, heart problems, decreased immunity, pH imbalances, etc. Potential Concerns: Blood Thinners: Dogs that are taking blood-thinning medications should consult a veterinarian before using FCLO, as omega-3 fatty acids may have a mild blood-thinning effect. Quality and Purity: It is important to ensure the quality and purity of fish oil products to avoid potential contaminants, such as heavy metals or pollutants. That’s why we decided to make our own – it is clean, fresh, and uncontaminated. Allergies: In very rare cases, some dogs are allergic to fish. Even in this instance, it is unlikely that Fermented Cod Liver Oil would trigger an allergic response – allergic responses are commonly triggered by a reaction to protein arrangements (DNA), which are not present in oils or extracts. Even if an animal is allergic to fish, Fermented Cod Liver Oil is very unlikely to trigger an allergic response.