On average, it takes about one hour for your body to break down one unit of alcohol. However, this can vary, depending on: 1  your weight. 2  whether you're male or female. 3  your age.  how quickly or slowly your body turns food into energy (your metabolism)
Some side effects with cod liver oil should be reported to your healthcare provider, as they may indicate that you should stop taking it. These include but are not limited to: 1  Any unusual bruising or bleeding (cod liver oil can increase the risk of bleeding) 2  Signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, such as:  Black, tarry stools.
One tablespoon of cod liver oil may contain as much as 14,000 international units of vitamin A. The upper tolerable intake, or the maximum amount you should consume in one day, is 10,000 international units.Vitamin A toxicity leads to nausea, headache, fatigue, dizziness, and joint pain.ne tablespoon of cod liver oil contains about 2.4 grams of combined EPA and DHA, which are the two omega-3s in fish oil.