afd112b5_il___Cod_Liver_Oil__EPA___DHA___Why
[Used for] 2 Stars Eczema Adults: 1,800 mg a day of EPA; children: proportionately less, according to body weight [Why] 
Supplementing with fish oil can supply anti-inflammatory fatty acids that are missing in many people with eczema. Ten grams of fish oil providing 1.8 grams of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) per day were given to a group of eczema sufferers in a double-blind trial. After 12 weeks, those using the fish oil experienced significant improvement.83 , 84 According to the researchers, fish oil may be effective because it reduces levels of leukotriene B4, a substance that has been linked to eczema.85 The eczema-relieving effects of fish oil may require taking ten pills per day for at least 12 weeks. Smaller amounts of fish oil have been shown to lack efficacy.86 One trial using vegetable oil as the placebo reported that fish oil was barely more effective than the placebo (30% vs. 24% improvement).87 As vegetable oil had previously been reported to have potential therapeutic activity, the apparent negative outcome of this trial should not dissuade people with eczema from considering fish oil.
Fish Oil & Cod Liver Oil (EPA & DHA)