Many parents wonder: is fish oil suitable for children and does my child need omega-3? A good question that we are happy to answer. You take fish oil for the omega-3 fatty acids. These are essential nutrients for adults and children. Your body does not produce these substances itself. Therefore, it is important to eat foods that contain omega-3. You can find omega-3 in fish, shellfish, and green leafy vegetables, among other things. And those just happen to be the products that are usually not very popular with children.
Does your child often eat fish sticks? Is fish oil still necessary for your child then? Much of the fish prepared for children (kibbeling, fish sticks, tilapia, and pangasius) is lean fish and contains hardly any of the important omega-3 fatty acids. For omega-3, you really need to look to fatty fish, such as herring, sardines, and mackerel. Do your children not like those? Then fish oil for children is a good idea! At Arctic Blue We have special MSC Fish Oil for Kids. This contains Pure MSC Fish Oil with Vitamin D and is for anyone who has difficulty with fatty fish. Especially children!
Omega 3 fish oil for children
Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA contribute to the normal functioning of the heart* and DHA is good for the brain* and helps your child maintain sharp vision*. These omega-3 fatty acids are therefore especially important for growing children.
As much as 20% of the fat in our brains consists of omega-3 DHA – it is an important building block for the brain, just as calcium is for the bones.
Beneficial effect of vitamin D in fish oil for children
Fish oil with omega 3 for your child also contains vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for maintaining strong bones*, muscles*, and teeth* and contributes to children's good immunity.*
Research has shown that many children with darker skin tones have a vitamin D deficiency. Taking extra vitamin D for your child is recommended, especially during the winter months and in the spring.
More and more white children also have vitamin D deficiency. On the one hand, less fish is being eaten, and on the other hand, they play indoors more, meaning the skin receives less sunlight.
Fish oil for your child: the right concentration
Arctic Blue Pure MSC Fish Oil for Children has the right concentration for children. Our MSC Fish Oil for Children has a high dosage of EPA, DHA, and vitamin D.
This fish oil can even be taken by a child of 1 year, 2 years, and older.
A bottle of MSC Fish Oil for Children contains 30 times the daily dose (5 ml) for children aged 3 years and older. Do you want to give fish oil to your child aged 2 or 1 year?
Then half a dose (2.5 ml) is sufficient. The great thing about our fish oil is that it is also suitable for stirring into cold dishes such as yogurt, custard, shakes, and smoothies.
What is the best fish oil for children?
What is the best fish oil for my child? A valid question. At Arctic Blue We consider it important that fish oil is fresh. A child does not want to burp up the fish oil later.
We offer a 100% No-Burg Guarantee ! A low Totox value prevents belching.
This also ensures our signature mild taste and eliminates the need to add artificial flavorings.
Arctic Blue Moreover, it does not use plastic bottles for the liquid fish oil, but only glass bottles. We are therefore certain that no hormone-disrupting substances can migrate from the plastic into the fish oil.
In addition, our MSC Fish Oil for Kids contains an orange flavour derived from real oranges and a rosemary extract from real rosemary leaves, which makes the taste of the fish oil extra appealing.
The oil is free from artificial flavors and free from preservatives, colors, or sweeteners.
Omega 3 capsules or liquid fish oil for children?
When you are convinced of the beneficial effect of fish oil for your child, you are naturally wondering whether it is better to buy liquid fish oil or fish oil capsules for your child.
The great thing about our liquid fish oil is that your child can easily take the correct dosage themselves or with your help using the measuring spoon.
Because the fish oil is liquid, you can easily halve the dosage for a younger child. This is not possible with fish oil capsules.
However, a child under 3 years of age does not need a full fish oil capsule, making liquid form preferred for a child under 3 years.
Fish oil child experiences
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Frequently asked questions about omega 3 for kids
Is fish oil good for children?
Yes, fish oil contains important nutrients for children. EPA and DHA contribute to the normal functioning of the heart*, and DHA is good for the brain* and eyesight*. Because the body does not produce these fatty acids itself, it is important that children obtain them through food or supplements.
What is the best omega-3 supplement for children?
The best omega-3 for children contains EPA and DHA from fish oil or algae oil, has no artificial additives, and comes in a child-friendly form. For children under 3 years old, liquid omega-3 is the most convenient because you can adjust the dosage.
How old do you have to be for omega-3?
Children can receive omega-3 supplements from the age of 1 year. For children aged 1-2 years, half a dose (2.5 ml) is sufficient. From the age of 3 years, children can receive the full dose (5 ml).
How much omega-3 for a child?
The recommended dosage varies by age: children aged 1-2 years require 2.5 ml per day, and children aged 3 years and older receive 5 ml per day. These dosages contain sufficient EPA and DHA for the normal development of children.
Test your child's omega-3 status
Do you want to know if your child is getting enough omega-3? With the omega-3 index test , you can check your family's omega-3 status. This way, you can be sure whether you are getting enough of these important fatty acids.
Can children get too much omega-3?
Omega-3 from fish oil is safe for children if you follow the recommended dosage. Check the packaging for the correct amount.
EFSA-approved health claims. The beneficial effect on heart and brain function is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA. For vision, a daily intake of 250 mg DHA applies.
