Aside from the nasty fishy taste, I\u00b4ve heard so many great things about tran<\/strong>. \u00a0I don\u00b4t think it\u00b4s quite as common today as it was decades ago, but it is still popular among Norwegians. \u00a0Tran<\/strong> is made from the oil from cod liver. \u00a0In the olden days, cod liver was left in a vat in the sun to ferment and the oil was skimmed off of the fish. \u00a0In the last hundred years, tran<\/strong> has been produced by boiling cod livers and extracting the oil.<\/p>\n So what are the benefits of taking tran<\/strong>? \u00a0Cod liver oil is rich with Vitamin A, Vitamin D, and Omega-3 fatty acids, which together are responsible for healthy skin, teeth, bones, joints, cardiovascular system, nervous system, digestive system, and mood stability. \u00a0Wow!<\/p>\n The reason tran<\/strong> became so popular amongst Norwegians is because Norway is so far north and there are months with little to no sun at all depending on the location. \u00a0Therefore, people need extra Vitamin D supplements to take the place of the sun.<\/p>\n Believe it or not, this same product had multiple uses years and years ago. \u00a0In fact, it was one of Norway\u00b4s most valuable commodities. \u00a0Cod liver oil (originally called \u00b4lysi<\/strong>\u00b4meaning light) was used in fuel lamps, to tan skins, and as an ingredient in paints and soaps. \u00a0Kind of reminds me of lutefisk which contains lye that is also an ingredient in soap.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, I\u00b4m going to try it this winter and drink lots of it if this coming winter is anything like last!<\/p>\n You can even take it in capsule form!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you as overwhelmed by all of the health tips you see on TV, hear on the radio, and read about in magazines? \u00a0There are certain products that claim to be the best for healthy skin, foods and herbs that are said to promote emotional stability, products that are supposed to make your teeth…<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/norwegian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2011\/07\/l_cl-1776.png\")