Omega 3 recommendations
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Omega 3 recommendations
| Wed, 11-11-2009 - 1:27pm |
Can anyone recommend a good Omega 3 vitamin (capsule, chewable, etc.) that doesn't taste like fish? (Note: our son won't eat fish, other than fish sticks, so no chance of getting decent amounts that way) After reading more about Omega 3 in the latest ADDitude magazine, I've decided we'll give it another try. Last time, we tried some chewables that were disgusting. When our son wouldn't eat them I tried them and gagged. The products for adults are massive horse-pill sized, so I'm looking for something with no fish taste/smell that's designed for kids. Something less than $20 a bottle would be nice, too.
I know many here are using Omega 3 supplements, so I thought there might be some product recommendations.
Thanks in advance!
Michelle
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Hi
There are liquids, but they are flavored, and usually the flavoring is artificial.
A child may HAVE ADHD, but it is not what they ARE. Never tell a child they ARE ADHD.
Thanks! This helps tremendously!
Michelle
Try Nordic Naturals. You can get them online at vitacost.com for a VERY reasonable price. Or your local health food store might carry them, which is where I first got them. They make a Jr. formula that you can either swallow or "chew" and then throw the capsule away. It takes like lemon. I use the adult version on my 6 y.o. DS "Complete Omega 3-6-9" and he has no problem swallowing them. They also already have the Vitamin E in them.
jenn
We use Nordic Naturals also, but some kids are sensitive to the artificial flavors in some Omega's, so be careful with that. With the 3-6-9 you have to take
A child may HAVE ADHD, but it is not what they ARE. Never tell a child they ARE ADHD.
Thank you for the advice. I DO give DS Omega doses at separate times of the day. Three separate times as a matter of fact. And Nordic Naturals does not contain any artificial flavors. So we are OK there too
http://www.vitacost.com/Nordic-Naturals-Complete-Omega-3-6-9-Lemon#IngredientFacts
jenn
We use Coromega - my son LOVES it -- if you register with them on their website they send samples and coupons for like $5 off.
Kathy
A child may HAVE ADHD, but it is not what they ARE. Never tell a child they ARE ADHD.