OM3junior is the first omega-3 based nutritional supplement formulated especially for children's concentration and well-being.
Scientific studies on children have shown a direct link between omega-3 and the capacity for learning, concentration and interpersonal relationships.
This is why OM3junior is offering a special formula created just for children's needs with age-appropriate omega-3 doses.
(60 caps per box)
OM3junior is a dietary supplement used to supplement a varied diet as this alone ensures a good nutritional balance.
OM3junior is not intended to replace or substitute for any medical treatment prescribed by your doctor.
Ingredients
Concentrated wild fish oil (60% omega-3), xylitol (sweetener), colloidal silica, non-GMO certified vitamin E, strawberry flavour, rapeseed lecithin, purified water, rosemary oil extract, vitamin A (Palmitate) and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol).
Coating: gelatine, water, glycerol, strawberry flavour.
OM3junior contains xylitol, a sweetener which is found in natural state in fruits. The French Union for Oral Care (UFSBD) recognizes its preventive action on tooth dentary.
Production
OM3junior is a pharmaceutical-quality oil made exclusively using wild fish (anchovy, sardine, herring).
Each step of OM3junior production is GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified in order to guarantee pharmaceutical-quality oil. In addition to strict testing all throughout the production process, isodisnatura periodically calls upon an independent laboratory to analyse stocks of the finished product in order to test its quality all throughout its shelf life.
OM3junior has a 60% concentration in omega-3 and an EPA/DHA ratio which has been clinically tested for children. Most fish oils available on the market today only contain 30% of omega-3 fatty acids (and some only contain 15%). The remaining 70% of the oil consumed is high in calories but low in health benefits.
Shelf life
OM3junior contains vitamin E (5 mg per capsule) and natural rosemary antioxidant doses which help keep omega-3 in its biologically active state and limit the risk of peroxidation. The presence of vitamin E and of this rosemary extract give OM3junior a two-year shelf life if it is stored between 15 and 25°C in a dry place.
However, exposing the product to light and high temperatures reduces its shelf life and may damage the soft capsules
Nutritional value
| Per capsule | Per 2 capsules | 100 g | ||
| Energy value | kcal | 4,5 | 9,0 | 681 |
| kJ | 18,7 | 37,4 | 2812 | |
| Composition | ||||
| Fats | 425 mg | 850 mg | 63,9 g | |
| Protein | 70 mg | 140 mg | 10,6 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 113 mg | 226 mg | 17,0 g | |
| Average Analysis | Per capsule | %RDA* | Per 2 capsules | %RDA* | RDA* |
| Total omega-3, mg | 252 | - | 504 | - | - |
| EPA, mg | 168 | - | 336 | - | - |
| DHA, mg | 42 | - | 84 | - | - |
| Vitamin A, microg | 100 | 12.5 % | 200 | 25% | 800 |
| Vitamin D, microg | 1,8 | 36 % | 3,6 | 72% | 5 |
| Vitamin E, mg | 5 | 50% | 10 | 100% | 10 |
Quality
An independent organisation (www.consumerlabs.com) which evaluates the quality of nutritional supplements determined that more than one in four brands did not contain the quantity of ingredients indicated on the label. The concentrations present in OM3junior are certified by an independent laboratory, and its production is GMP certified.
The purification process that gives OM3junior its exceptional concentration also allows elimination of all the impurities currently found in both wild and farm-raised fish. Heavy metal (iron, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, copper) and other pollutant (DDE, DDT, HCB) levels are certified below the detection level.
This guarantee of purity is essential for a natural marine product.
| Specifications | ||
| Characteristic/Impurity | Upper limit | Unit |
| Acid index | 3 | mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide index | 5 | meqO2/kg |
| Colour | 6 | Gardner |
| Anisidine index | 20 | - |
| Iron | N/D* | PPM |
| Arsenic | N/D* | PPM |
| Cadmium | N/D* | PPM |
| Lead | N/D* | PPM |
| Mercury | N/D* | PPM |
| Copper | N/D* | PPM |
| DDE/DDT | N/D* | PPM |
| HCB | N/D* | PPM |
| Lindane | N/D* | PPM |
| * Undetectable | ||
Dose
OM3junior is intended for children aged six and over. The capsules may be chewed or swallowed according to the children preference (60 caps per box).
Children aged six to ten: 2 or 3 capsules daily.
Children aged eleven to fifteen: 3 or 4 capsules daily.
Suggested administration
Scientific studies on the incorporation of essential fatty acids in cell membranes suggest that approximately three months are necessary to compensate for a deficit in omega-3 fatty acids and to fully renew tissues. OM3junior should therefore be taken regularly for three months. You may notice improvements from the first weeks of treatment.
After the first three months, OM3junior may be taken in alternation with a diet rich in omega-3 (eating fish three times a week).
Duration of treatment
Scientific studies into how essential fatty acids are absorbed into cell membranes suggest that it takes about three months to repair a deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids and renew the tissue completely. We therefore advise you to give your child OM3junior regularly for three months before you judge its effect (and to judge it better, we recommend you fill in the questionnaire on emotional well-being on this site, and then do so again at the end of the three months). However, many people feel better even in the first weeks.
After the three-month period, you can try to replace the OM3junior capsules simply with a diet very rich in omega-3 (and with reduced levels of omega-6). If you notice a deterioration in your child's behavior , you may want to reduce the dosage of OM3junior more gradually, cutting back to two capsules per day and again noting the effect after three months. If things remain stable, the reduced dose is sufficient, and you can then try giving just one capsule per day. If you notice deterioration, increase the dosage again.
Medical experts in nutrition, as well as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), have stated that taking up to 3 grams of omega-3 per day is "generally considered safe". The panel of experts advising the American Heart Association considers taking 8 grams per day safe, and has published its opinion in a leading cardiology journal, Circulation.
(Remember that the daily dose of three capsules of OM3 corresponds to 1.35 grams of omega-3 acids.)
Precautions
The most common adverse effect of omega-3 supplements is a fishy aftertaste. You can also keep OM3junior refrigerated so as to guarantee no possible fish aftertaste.
Some people may notice temporary acceleration of digestion, with more than one bowel movement daily. In rare cases, stools may be soft or even liquid during the first week of administration. If this occurs, simply reduce the dose during a week or two, later going back to a stronger dose if it can be tolerated.
If your child must undergo a surgical operation, notify your doctor that he or she is taking a nutritional supplement.
When should OM3junior not be taken ?
Administration of OM3junior (or any other fat) is not recommended to individuals suffering from pancreatic disorders (congenital deformities or inflammation of the pancreas).
Allergies to fish or other sea products
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