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.
I know I'm not alone: Fish oil supplements can cause side effects that are similar to symptoms of IBD (such as flatulence, belching, bloating, and diarrhea). http://www.umm.edu/a...ga-3-000316.htm. I take Carlson's Fish Oil in the very delicious liquid form. I've tried others, all with the same effect.