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.
Vitamin A and vitamin D levels might also become too high with high doses of cod liver oil. High doses might also cause nausea and loose stools. The safety of cod liver oil when used on the skin is unknown.hen taken in appropriate doses by mouth, cod liver oil seems to help lower high triglycerides (a type of blood fat), lower high blood pressure, and treat some symptoms of kidney disease related to diabetes.