Can VitaDHA be taken by children under 2 years of age?
Good evening, I would like to know if VitaDHA can also be taken by children under 2 years of age. What type of testing has been done for heavy metals; is it IFOS certified? Has the children's formulation also undergone the same testing? What are the concentrations of EPA and DHA?
Dear Silvia,
VitaDHA is a concentrated Omega-3 fatty acid supplement with a high content of DHA (1250 mg of DHA and 360 mg of EPA).
DHA is the main component of neuronal and retinal membranes. It is also essential for the proper development of vision and the central nervous system, which continues to evolve rapidly after birth through the early years of life. It is a liquid formulation available in convenient single-dose sachets of purified, deodorized oil with a pleasant lemon flavor.
The fish oil in VitaDHA is pharmaceutical-grade, ultra-purified through multiple molecular distillation processes: the only method capable of ensuring the complete absence of heavy metals and pesticides. The oil’s quality and technical specifications fully comply with IFOS standards, though the finished product itself 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. For children aged 0 to 12 months, I recommend our other product, VitaDHA Baby, a formulation containing DHA and vitamins A and D in the doses recommended by LARN. VitaDHA Baby capsules are squeezable and lightly flavored with natural sweet orange essential oil. They can be squeezed directly into the mouth or mixed into formula milk.
The recommended dose in this case is 1 capsule per day. Another product for children is Omegor Kids, a liquid formulation containing 200 mg of DHA from algal oil, which helps support children's physical, intellectual, and behavioral development. It is available in single-dose sachets. The algal oil used is purified and produced in fermenters under extremely high safety standards.
Among the other ingredients:
- vitamin D3, important for the fixation of calcium and phosphates in bones and tooth enamel;
- vitamin C, an antioxidant useful for stimulating the immune system.
The formulation is also made particularly pleasant by the presence of honey, a natural source of energy. The recommended dosage is 1 sachet per day, to be taken alone or added to plain yogurt. I hope I have answered your questions thoroughly, but I remain available for any further clarification.
Kind regards
Dr. Rosaria Ramondino Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist
