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.
Some of the many other nutrients found in fermented cod liver oil include: CoQ10 (also rich in heart tissue and some fish like sardines) and various quinones (known for anti-tumor, anti-microbacterial, and anti-cardiovascular disease properties).