All About Supplements for Children

[lizuan76]

Hi


Anyone can advise what is the different between DHA and code liver oil?

I only know DHA is for the brain and what about the code liver oil.

thanks

[facts]

DHA is a LCPUFA and and a building block for brain and myelin sheath.Cod Liver oil (from fish liver) contains high vitamin A and some EFA’s

[jce]

SSSdarlings, giving a whole bottle of chicken essence may be very heaty (I myself find it so, and some of the people I know also say so). Perhaps you want to try out 1/3 or 1/2 bottle, mix with some water?


Nutrilite products are good (but can be more ex than commercial brands) - as in they give a clear explanation of their sources, so at least one is sure of the safety.

[sssdarlings]

jce:

SSSdarlings, giving a whole bottle of chicken essence may be very heaty (I myself find it so, and some of the people I know also say so). Perhaps you want to try out 1/3 or 1/2 bottle, mix with some water?


Nutrilite products are good (but can be more ex than commercial brands) - as in they give a clear explanation of their sources, so at least one is sure of the safety.

Thank you for your suggestion. Where can I find info about Nutrilite pdts?

[mummy_of_3]

You can get Nutrilite products from anybody who is an Amway distributor. As for the price, there is some that are more ex than those on the shelves but not all, depending on the brands you are comparing them with. For myself, I only trust this brand simply because till now, this brand is the only one that grows, harvest and process their own products, as certified by a 3rd party, namely Euromonitor and won Reader’s Digest trusted brand award several times. I did my homework cos i was searching for supplements to feed my 3 kids and these are what I have found out.

[sssdarlings]

Anyone heard of/ use Mannatech products? They also harvest their own ingredients among others.


-SK

[ek2727]

arielgetz:

I agree with schellen. Strictly vit c does not seem to build that much of an immunity. Have to top up with probiotics or other supplements.

hi, i relatively new here.

My 6 & 2 yr old boys has been on a probiotic called \"BioGaia\" (bought from KKH pharmacy) for the last 6 months, seems to help build up their immunity as they seldom falls sick nowadays.

The BioGaia probiotic is actually a lemon flavoured chewable tablet, which my 2 boys enjoy as they think it is a sweet! haha

but i'm just wondering if i need to top it up with Vit C for better effect? if yes, which brand do you all recommend?

would really appreciate any comments....cheers

[orchids]

My dd complained that the new packaging of scott’s cod liver oil in a plastic bottle tasted differently, anyone has the same experience?

[Happybirdks]

I give my kids Nordic brand of fish oil.


However, recently a dr pointed out that kids need around 500 mg of DHA and EPA. The Nordic brand in softgel type is too low in both. The liquid one is high enough, but tastes horrible. None of my kids like.

Is there any brand which has that stated amount? Those in Nature Farm don’t have.

[pokemon]

Happybirdks:

I give my kids Nordic brand of fish oil.


However, recently a dr pointed out that kids need around 500 mg of DHA and EPA. The Nordic brand in softgel type is too low in both. The liquid one is high enough, but tastes horrible. None of my kids like.

Is there any brand which has that stated amount? Those in Nature Farm don't have.

U can try this fish oil (omega 3-6-9)in soft gels from nordic naturals, sold in vitakids (united sq, forum n a few outlets, got website2). Each soft gels size contain 500mg. Its hv lemon taste. From tis brand also other type of fish oil, even in liquid flavoured with lemon taste. My ds has been taking this for past 2 yrs.