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Kids Omega-3 DHA

Supports normal brain and eye development.*

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Ages (per label)

Children 4 to 12 years (per label)

Label dose

1 softgel daily (250 mg DHA, 100 mg EPA) with food.

Form

Small chewable softgels, fish oil, lemon

Ingredients

Fish oil concentrate (anchovy, sardine), DHA 250 mg, EPA 100 mg; gelatin, glycerin, natural lemon flavor, mixed tocopherols. Third-party tested for mercury and other contaminants.

Evidence (grade C)

DHA is a structural fat in the brain and retina ^[1]. Honest null: in the largest pregnancy trial, DHA did not improve children's cognition at 18 months ^[2], and trial evidence that supplements improve thinking in healthy children is limited. FDA and EPA advise 1 to 2 servings of low-mercury fish a week for children; food comes first ^[3].

Cautions

• Contains fish. Not for children with fish allergy.
• Chewable softgel: supervise children who may choke.
• Keep out of reach of children. Store closed, away from heat.
• Do not exceed the label dose. Tell your pediatrician about every supplement and medicine your child takes.

Questions for your pediatrician

• Does my child eat enough fish that this is unnecessary?
• Does my child need this, given their diet and growth?
• Is the label dose right for my child's age and weight?
• Could it interact with any medicine or condition my child has?

Print the pediatrician sheet PDF

Sources

1. NIH ODS, Omega-3 fact sheet. ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/
2. Makrides et al. 2010, JAMA (DOMInO). doi.org/10.1001/jama.2010.1507
3. FDA/EPA, Advice about eating fish. www.fda.gov/food/consumers/advice-about-eating-fish

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.