Publications and Resources. Read the groundbreaking 1977 publication â Phylogenetic structure of the prokaryotic domain: The primary kingdoms ,â by Carl R. Woese and George E. Fox, in which Archaea, the third domain of life, is identified.
Youâre quite right that cod liver oil is a good source of vitamin D. According to the National Institutes of Health, it gives you 1,360 IU per tablespoon (I now recommend 2,000 IU daily). However, at least some kinds of cod liver oil provide as much as 13,500 IU of vitamin A, and thatâs way too much. The Upper Limit of vitamin A set by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences is 10,000 IU per day.
Of course, cod liver oil is only consumed in small amounts, but even a tablespoon (about 15 grams) provides well over the recommended daily allowance for both nutrients. In addition, cod liver oil contains 7 percent each of the elongated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. EPA is the precursor of important prostaglandins, localized tissue hormones that help the body deal with inflammation; and DHA is extremely important for the development and function of the brain and nervous system.