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)
Because cod liver oil contains quite a bit of vitamins D and A, it is also possible that side effects can occur due to toxicities from either of these vitamins. There is some concern that long-term use of cod liver oil could increase the risk of skin cancer.
In addition to general nutrition, emulsified cod liver oil is used as a complementary therapy in the treatment of cancer, heart conditions, acne, multiple sclerosis, leukemia, allergies, asthma, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other conditions.