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.
Cod liver oil contains a high amount of Vitamin A, D and E, all fat soluble vitamins. Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the body instead of being excreted out when in excess. As a result too much of these vitamins can cause damage to the body.