Nordic Naturals

Children's DHA 250mg

• Purified arctic cod liver oil
• Tasty gel capsules for chewing or swallowing
• Deliciously fruity taste without a fishy aftertaste
• Contains a child-friendly dose of EPA and DHA
• No sugar, colorants and artificial flavors
• Support for the child's emotional development
• A beneficial effect on intellectual development
• Improvement of memory and cognitive functions
• Strengthens the immune system
• Ideal for children from 3 to 6 years old
• Promotion of correct vision
• Facilitates knowledge acquisition
• Sweetened with xylitol

Nordic Naturals Children's DHA is a dietary supplement based on high-quality Arctic cod liver oil, providing a child-friendly dose of omega-3 fatty acids.

The preparation was created for the youngest – it is especially recommended for children aged 3-6. It has the form of tasty, fruity, soft capsules, which are suitable both for chewing and swallowing. It is free of sugar, colors, and artificial preservatives, whereas its sweet taste is owed to health-friendly and non-cariogenic xylitol.

The fish oil contained in the capsules has been subjected to detailed tests for the presence of metals and environmental toxins. The tests were carried out in an independent, certified laboratory and they confirmed that the raw material meets all the strictest international requirements for cleanliness and freshness.

Omega-3 fatty acids are organic compounds belonging to unsaturated fatty acids. They are considered essential for the proper development and functioning of the body at every stage of life, fulfilling building and regulatory functions. They are part of the cell membrane structures; they are present in the brain and nervous tissue and in the retina of an eye; they participate in the synthesis of substances conditioning the course of key metabolic processes.

The most important representatives of this group are DHA and EPA, i.e. docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids. Regarding children's health, special attention is paid to the adequate supply of docosahexaenoic acid.

Optimal brain development
Ensuring the right amount of DHA in the diet is especially important in the first years of the child's life when the development of the brain is the most dynamic. It is worth to note that the brain is – to large extents – built of polyunsaturated fatty acids, so without the right amount of building material it will not develop properly. Particularly important for this development is docosahexaenoic acid, which dominates in the frontal lobe and prefrontal lobes.

Abnormal development of these areas of the brain may be the cause of emotional instability, aggressive behavior, memory and concentration problems. Studies have shown that there is a close relationship between the occurrence of developmental and behavioral disorders and low levels of DHA. It is assumed that a large DHA deficit in the period of prenatal and infant development may be the cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyspraxia diagnosed at a later stage of the child's life.

Eyesight health
Docosahexaenoic acid is essential for the optimal development of the organ of sight and proper vision. DHA occurs in large amounts in the retina of the eye, positively affecting the maintenance of its proper function and protecting against damage caused by bright light and oxidative stress.

Studies have shown that infants whose mothers received DHA supplements during pregnancy excelled in the visual acuity tests they underwent after the second month of life, whereas in the control group which did not take preparations with DHA many abnormalities were found. It also seems that an adequate supply of omega-3 acids in early childhood may reduce the risk of eye diseases later in life.

Immunity strengthening
Omega-3 acids may improve the functioning of immune cells and, as a result, strengthen the immune response of the body. Researchers found that DHA stimulates the formation and activity of B and T lymphocytes and also stimulates the production of antibodies. It may also reduce the release of proinflammatory cytokines.

Studies have shown that children whose diet contains sufficient amounts of DHA are less susceptible to infections, less likely to have asthma, eczema or allergies. Hence the frequent recommendations that infants who have not been fed with mother's milk should be supplemented with DHA preparations after turning 1 year of age.

Better results in knowledge acquisition
It has been scientifically proven that by increasing the supply of DHA in early childhood, it is possible to initiate changes in the brain that will affect a faster pace of knowledge acquisition, better memory and greater ability to Focus attention in school. Long-term studies prove that children who were given omega-3 acids in the prenatal and infant period developed faster than their peers. At school, they performed much better in tests assessing basic skills such as reading, writing, and speaking. It was also shown that they had better memory and could easily focus on one task for a long time.

In summary, Nordic Naturals Children's DHA is a valuable supplement that allows to easily increase the supply of omega-3 fatty acids. It contains a child-friendly dose of DHA in a very attractive form of tasty chewable capsules. Used regularly, the product stimulates brain development, promotes proper vision and strengthening of immunity.