Ulrike asked what the DHA and EPA (listed under the nutritional content of the cod liver oil she bought) are. I looked them up in "The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book", by Shari Lieberman, PhD, and here's what it says (paraphrased): DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaeonic acid) - Are both omega-3 fatty acids. In certain plants, omega-3 fatty acids are found in the form of alpha-lineolic acid. Once it enters the body, this fatty acid is converted to EPA, which is then converted to DHA. The oils of certain fish contain preformed EPA and DHA, the active and most desirable forms of the omega-3 family. Ultimately, DHA is converted to a group of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins, which are hormonelike substances used throughout the body. It is this final conversion to prostaglandins that is responsible for omega-3's therapeutic effects. Hope this helps .. (000)___(000) Ela Heyn / @ @ \ [log in to unmask] | | ======@====== http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5483 [Posted in FML issue 2560]