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Omega 3 for Kids, from Pharma Nord contains pure and natural fish oil in capsules made from fish gelatine. Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil have been shown to offer certain benefits for children's health as well as adults.
Omega 3 supplements for children are derived only from deep ocean fish, they are carefully screened to ensure that it is free of possible pollutants. It is an economical fish oil preparation for daily consumption.
Why Pharma Nord Omega 3 for Kids?
- BIOmega-3 Kids is manufactured to pharmaceutical standards
- Each capsule contains 1000mg of fish oil
- The oil comes from the flesh of the fish, not the liver, containing high levels of vitamin A and D
- Screened for toxins, which the fish may have come into contact with in the sea to ensure purity
- 100% fish derived – fish gelatine capsules
- No fishy taste! Natural lemon flavour!
- Gluten Free / Lactose Free / Soy Free / Yeast Free / Sugar Free
Omega 3 for Kids - natural lemon flavour and can be swallowed, cut open or chewed
Omega 3 for kids from Pharma Nord contain omega 3 in its natural (triglyceride) form, that converts into free fatty acids in your digestive system before absorption. The unique aspect of this preparation is that the capsules are made of fish gelatine, making it 100% fish-derived. Omega 3 supplements for children have a natural lemon flavour added to each 1000mg capsule. The fish used are caught in the cleaner waters of the South Pacific and Northern Atlantic.
- 18% EPA (180mg) per capsule
- 12% DHA (120mg) per capsule
The above ratios of EPA and DHA polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) represent the same levels found in nature. BIOmega-3 Kids, fish oil is not chemically or heat modified to claim higher levels.
Pure. Natural. Tasty! Fish oil as nature intended it.
Our omega 3 supplements for children are screened for toxins, PCBs, lead, mercury and other pollutants. In addition, the oil comes from the flesh of the fish, not the liver. Once purified, the oil is poured back into its natural wrapping - gelatine capsules, which are made from fresh fish.
We recommend for children 4 years and above: 1-2 omega 3 capsules per day, or as directed by a physician.
Children who take anticoagulant medications should consult their doctor before taking omega 3 supplements.
Those with diabetes should take caution.
Omega 3 for Kids:
The name of the preparation is BIOmega-3 Kids. It is sold as capsules packed in blister packs in a box of 80.
Declared content per capsule:
- Fish Oil (30 TGF) 1000mg
Of which
- EPA 180mg (± 10%)
- DHA 120mg (± 10%)
- Fish Gelatine
- Glycerol
- Purified water
- Lemon flavour (in oil and capsule shell)
The raw materials comply with government regulations in the EC and Scandinavia. Testing ensures that the raw materials are in accordance with their certificates of analysis.
The capsules are produced under pharmaceutical control.
The preparation is a clear soft gelatine capsule with yellow oil.
The capsules are packed in a transparent plastic blister pack with an aluminium membrane approved for use with food.
All blister packs are batch numbered and the boxes are date stamped in accordance with current regulations.
Minimum 2 years.
Product to be stored at room temperature.
The rights to this product belong to:
Pharma Nord ApS, Denmark.
More information is available on request.
Product:
If taken as recommended ( 1-2 capsules per day):
80 capsules – 40 day supply (based on 2 capsules per day)
Yes, as it is a soft fish gelatine capsule. However, those who have difficulty swallowing capsules, can pierce and squeeze out the contents or even suck and chew on the capsule.
Don't worry!
The oil in the capsule has a mild flavor and can be squeezed out on a piece of bread or mixed in with other food; for example, porridge. They shouldn't even notice that they've had it.
Some children dislike the taste of fish and may, therefore, benefit from using BIOmega-3 Kids as it has a pleasant lemon flavor. The lemon flavor also helps prevent unpleasant "fish burps" that may occur during the day.
General:
Omega 3 fatty acids are a group of essential, polyunsaturated fatty acids that are primarily found in fish, namely oily fish like herring, salmon, and mackerel.
The two most important omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA and DHA have several positive health benefits.
Omega-3 fatty acids are important building blocks in all cells and ensure that cell membranes are sufficiently flexible and have the right fluid content, both of which are important for the correct functioning of cells.
Relative to the food we eat, the size of individual nutrients are actually incredibly small. As a result, we need to use units other than grammes (g) to describe them. Here's what the common units for nutrients are:
Grammes (G)- often used to describe nutritional powders. Most teaspoons of powder weigh approximately 5g.
Milligrams (Mg)- 1000mg is equal to 1g
Micrograms (Mcg or μg)- 1000μg is equal to 1mg
International Units (IU)- Slightly more complex than milligrams (mg) and micrograms (μg), International Units measure differently from nutrient to nutrient. The most common nutrients that are likely to be measured in IU are vitamins D, E and A.
- Vitamin D: 1 IU is the equivalent of 0.025 μg of D2 or D3
- Vitamin A: 1 IU is the equivalent of 0.3 mcg retinol
- Beta-carotene (provitamin A): 1 IU is the equivalent of 0.6 μg of beta carotene
- Vitamin E: 1 IU is the equivalent of 0.67 mg d-alpha-tocopherol
4 reviews for Omega 3 for Kids
H M - 7th April 2017:
My children are always hesitant to eat their vitamins - for their Multi vits I give them Holland and Barrett teddy jellies and they love them.
Fish oil was always going to be difficult - just because it's fish oil - the 8 year old goes in to details to the 6 and 3 year old on how the fish is squeezed to get the oil out....so yes i knew this one would be hard!
Surprisingly though they have all been having the capsules for a week now - they didn't like chewing on the capsule but they will happily have the oil on a tea spoon followed by their jelly vits! The 3 year old isn't too keen but if big brothers can do it then she has to be a soldier too! Too early to say how much of a difference they have made but the fact that they're taking them has made me a very happy mum!
Mr Fazal - 31st March 2016:
I purchased my second lot of these capsules for my son. The main reason I bought them was due to the fact my boy used to suffer from eczema and after doing some research online I decided to try bio fish oils to see if they improve his condition. I'm pleased to say after being on them for about a month (1 a day) he no longer has eczema behind his knees or on his head and under his eyes. My wife and I have decided that we will continue giving him them as we have found he sleeps much much better ever since we started giving him fish oils. We had a food intolerance test done which showed he has an allergy to eggs but not fish.
I hope this review will help someone else who may be struggling with this skin condition.
Zaneta - 4th October 2013:
The lemon flavor of the fish oil is amazing, my son thinks that I have started buying him some new lemon flavor yoghurts. Highly recommended.
Dr Kate Jones - 28th September 2011:
I give my two children natural fish oil for brain development, behaviour and a healthy immune system. BIOMega 3 Kids is great because they just chew the capsules like sweets! At first they were happy to have them squeezed into yoghurt, but now I have to hide the pack as they were munching their way through half a box in no time. The fish oil here is not chemically treated and the capsule tastes of lemon, so it's easy to give kids.