Omega-3 fatty acids are a subgroup of essential fatty acids and are indispensable for the body. Since the body cannot produce these unsaturated fatty acids itself, they must be ingested in sufficient quantities with food.
The German Nutrition Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung, DGE) therefore recommends regularly supplementing the diet with fish:
"Fatty sea fish such as salmon, mackerel and tuna are [...] good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids." (dge.de)
Omega-3 fatty acids have been extensively researched as part of over 6000 scientific studies. Their effect on health is incredible. Some researchers even refer to them as the "miracle foods of the 21st century.”
Even unborn babies benefit if their mothers ingest certain omega-3 fatty acids in sufficient quantities. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), for example, already contributes to normal development of eyes and brain in the fetus – as well as later in the breastfed infant.
Throughout childhood, omega-3 fatty acids are then required for healthy growth and development. They promote mental abilities and vision, are indispensable for a healthy cardiovascular system and normal metabolism. They particularly support eye and brain health throughout the developmental period and beyond. In studies, children with adequately supply of omega-3 performed better on the eye-hand coordination test than children whose supply was lacking. Their visual acuity, which was measured by means of an eye chart, was better by an average of 1.5 lines.
However, of all foods, the important DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish – disliked by many children. While plant-based alternatives exist, the extracted omega-3 fatty acids are often less potent and bioactive. That's why many omega-3 supplements contain fish oil rich in omega-3 – which doesn't taste particularly pleasant even to adults and is downright repulsive to children.
Below you will find frequently asked questions about UltraPure Omega3 Kids. Cannot find your question? Contact us! Our customer team will be happy to help you.
UltraPure Omega3 Kids chewable capsules are suitable for children from 4 years onwards. For infants aged 1 to 4 years, we recommend mixing the liquid content of 1 capsule daily (pierce a capsule with a needle for this purpose) with food or a drink. The whole capsule should not be given to small children due to choking hazard.
UltraPure Omega3 Kids chewable capsules are intended for children up to about 12 years of age. Experience has shown that at a younger age, the children sometimes take issue with the taste of UltraPure Omega3 capsules. If this does not bother your child, you can let them switch as soon as they can eat properly and no longer have difficulties swallowing a capsule.
It is true that fish oil by itself does not have a pleasant taste. For this reason, we have added a natural mixed fruit flavour to UltraPure Omega3 Kids, both to the oil and the capsule. This makes UltraPure Omega3 Kids tastier than the supplements of many of our competitors.
No, UltraPure Omega3 Kids contains fish oil and therefore fish. However, to support an optimal supply of omega-3 fatty acids, Vitality Nutritionals also offers exclusively plant-based omega-3 supplements that can be used in this case.
