Can VitaDHA be taken by children younger than 2 years old?
Good evening, I would like to know if VitaDHA can also be taken by children under 2 years of age. What kind of testing has been done for heavy metals; is it IFOS certified? Has the children's formulation also undergone the same test? What concentrations of EPA and DHA does it contain?
Dear Silvia,
VitaDHA is a concentrated Omega-3 fatty acid supplement high in DHA (1250 mg DHA and 360 mg EPA).
DHA is the main constituent of neuronal membranes and the retina. It is also found to be essential for the proper development of vision and the central nervous system, which continues in rapid evolution after birth into the first years of life. It is a liquid formulation, available in convenient single-dose sachets of purified and deodorized oil with a pleasant lemon flavor.
The fish oil in VitaDHA is pharmaceutical grade ultrapurified through the multiple molecular distillation process-the only one that can guarantee the absolute absence of heavy metals and pesticides. The quality and technical specifications of the oil are fully compliant with IFOS standards, but the finished product is not certified.
The recommended dose for children over one year of age is half a sachet per day, or one sachet every other day. From 0 to 12 months, I recommend another product of ours, VitaDHA Baby, a formulation consisting of DHA and vitamins A and D in the doses recommended by the LARN. VitaDHA Baby beads are squeezable and lightly flavored with natural sweet orange essential oil. It can be squeezed directly into the mouth or diluted in infant formula.
The recommended dose in this case is 1 pearl per day. The other product for children is Omegor Kids, a liquid formulation containing 200 mg of DHA from algal oil useful for promoting physical, intellectual and behavioral growth in children. It is available in single-dose sachets. The algal oil used is purified and produced in fermenters with the highest safety standards.
Other ingredients include:
- Vitamin D3, important for calcium and phosphate fixation in bones and tooth enamel;
- Vitamin C, an antioxidant useful for boosting the immune system.
The formulation is then made particularly pleasant by the presence of honey, a natural source of energy. The dosage is 1 sachet per day, to be taken individually or added to white yogurt. I hope I have answered you fully, but I still remain available for further clarification.
Best regards
Dr. Rosaria Ramondino Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist
