Nordic Naturals Children's DHA Liquid - Supports Brain and Visual Function, Strawberry Flavour, 4 Ounces

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mg EPA/255 mg DHA 119ml Bottle (48 servings) The #1-selling children’s omega-3 in the U.S. is made exclusively from 100% wild Arctic cod (Skrei). Delicious strawberry-flavoured Children’s DHA liquid is rich in the omega-3 DHA, which is essential for brain function, and is suitable for children twelve months and older. Like all Nordic Naturals fish oils, Children’s DHA liquid is lab tested and surpasses strict international standards for purity and freshness. The guidelines state that children should be eating 4-6 ounces of fish every week. However, most children are not coming close to that suggested quantity,” says Manaker. Because of this challenge in having your children meet the guidelines, you may be interested in having them start taking a fish oil supplement.

Those following a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle: If you and your family follow a vegetarian lifestyle, consuming a fish-based supplement may be something you are uncomfortable with. If that is the case, consuming omega-3 rich foods is important for your little one. You may also want to consider speaking to a healthcare provider about a vegan, algae-based supplement to help meet your child’s needs. Nordic Naturals is Friend of the Sea (FOS) certified, which verifies that their fish are sustainably sourced. It comes in both orange and strawberry flavor options, and contains no artificial colors or flavors.When reading the label on omega-3 supplements, look for DHA and EPA on the ingredient list. Fish oil comes in a number of forms including ethyl esters (EE), triglycerides (TG), reformed triglycerides (rTG), free fatty acids (FFA) and phospholipids (PL). It has been found that the ethyl ester form is not as well absorbed as other forms, so choosing other forms is recommended. Ingredients & Potential Interactions Garden of Life Kids Plant Omega-3 is your choice if looking for a vegan option to help meet the omega-3 needs of your little one. The certified vegan supplement provides 880 mg of omega-3 fatty acids (including 100 milligrams of EPA, 265 milligrams of DHA and 500 milligrams of ALA) in 2.5 milliliters or about ½ teaspoon. This is a significant amount especially if your child is missing omega-3 food sources in their daily intake. Osher Y, Belmaker RH. Omega-3 fatty acids in depression: a review of three studies. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2009 Summer;15(2):128-33. doi:10.1111/j.1755-5949.2008.00061.x Mäkinen KK. Gastrointestinal Disturbances Associated with the Consumption of Sugar Alcohols with Special Consideration of Xylitol: Scientific Review and Instructions for Dentists and Other Health-Care Professionals. Int J Dent. 2016;2016:5967907. doi:10.1155/2016/5967907

National Institutes of Health; Office of Dietary Supplements. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.It is essential to carefully read the ingredient list and nutrition facts panel of a supplement to know which ingredients and how much of each ingredient is included, relative to the recommended daily value of that ingredient. Please bring the supplement label to your healthcare provider to review the different ingredients contained in the supplement and any potential interactions between these ingredients and other supplements and medications your child is taking. Garden of Life is non-GMO, verified and certified vegan, gluten-free and kosher. There is no soy or dairy in this product, however, it does contain tree nuts in the form of coconut from the Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) included. Research does not support the health benefits of MCT oil in the general population. Certificates of Analysis are available for any product produced so you can always see the testing performed on your bottle prior to opening. Specific to children, research is examining the benefits of sufficient omega-3 intake and the potential benefits of supplementation. Studies have shown that fish oil supplementation may reduce ADHD symptoms in children. Though more research needs to be done, fish oil supplements may also have positive effects on mood, memory, and brain development, and may reduce symptoms of asthma.