AEQUUS OMEGA-3 KIDS Smooth Liquid

Aequus OMEGA-3 KIDS is a great-tasting Omega-3 and vitamin supplement especially balanced and formulated for your kids! The balance of EPA (eicosapentaenoic) and DHA (docosahexaenoic) acids designed for kids includes emphasis on normal joint and bone growth, kidney and cardiovascular development and mental functioning. Although not a cure, the use of Omega-3 supplement as therapy for autistic children has evidently shown improvement in overall health, cognition, sleep patterns, social interaction and eye contact†.
Omega-3 encompasses benefits for all children as they grow and develop as they enhance their quality of life. Aequus OMEGA-3 KIDS creates a quick and easy way to give your kids the healthy vitamins and supplementations to their diets that they really need. It won’t be a chore to give them their vitamins with the great-tasting Aequus OMEGA-3 KIDS Smooth Mixed Fruit Flavour!

Each 5mL (1 teaspoon) contains:

Fish Oil Blend 630mg Total Omega-3
- 380mg EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
- 250mg DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)

Format:

Liquid 150mL [30 day supply]

Highlights:

Omega – 3 is known as a “Learning” supplement. It promotes healthy brain function.
Well-balanced 3:2 EPA/DHA Ratio
Fast-absorbing liquid
Easy to swallow
Great tasting Mixed Fruit Flavor

Important Information:

Contains no artificial preservatives, artificial flavours, sugars or dairy. Keep refrigerated after opening.

Dosage:

Children under 12 years: Take one teaspoon (5mL) with breakfast, or as directed by your health care provider.

Related Information:

What are Essential Fatty Acids?
Essential fatty acids (EFA): omega-3 and omega-6, are vital to the proper functioning of the body. Because our body cannot manufacture them they must be present in our diet. EFAs are necessary for healthy cell membranes, oxygen transfer, energy production, and are extremely important for the proper functioning of the body's electrical system. EFAs are also precursors to hormone-like substances called prostaglandins which regulate vital processes in the body. A balance between omega-3s and omega-6s is extremely important. Excessive omega-6 consumption promotes inflammation in the body. Omega-3s on the other hand actually suppress inflammation in the body.

What is DHA?
Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) is an omega 3 essential fatty acid. It is an essential component of the brain and central nervous system. It seems to concentrate in areas where there is lots of electrical activity such as the synaptosomes, where nerve cells communicate, and the photoreceptors of the eye. This is why a deficiency of DHA can result in poor brain development, attention/deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, memory problems and poor visual development.

What is EPA?
EPA is a precursor to a series of chemicals whose job it is to regulate the inflammatory effects of arachidonic acid. Too much arachidonic acid leads to pain and inflammation in conditions such as arthritis. Arachidonic acid also causes inflammation in arteries and leads to the development of atherosclerotic plaques. Deficiency of EPA can result in cardiac arrhythmias, high cholesterol and excessive aging. EPA has been used to treat heart disease, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.

Why are Omega-3 Fatty Acids “Essential"?
Omega-3s (and omega-6s) are termed essential fatty acids (EFAs) because they are critical for good health. However, the body cannot make them on its own. For this reason, omega-3s must be obtained from food, thus making outside sources of these fats "essential."

Although the body needs both omega-3s and omega-6s to thrive, most people consume far more 6s than 3s. Hardly a day goes by, however, without reports of another health benefit associated with omega-3s. For this reason, many experts recommend consuming a better balance these two EPAs.

Why Should I take Omega-3?
Omega-3 can reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases and improve overall heart functions.
It also reduces triglycerides and increase HDL Cholesterol ("the good cholesterol").
Omega-3 also reduces inflammation in the joints and elsewhere in the body.
Neurologically speaking, Omega-3 promotes healthy brain function by enhancing concentration and attentiveness, and is also associated with the promotion of healthy moods and a sense of well-being. Aesthetically, Omega-3 can improve skin health including dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and improve your immune system.