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Date	: 12 February. 2008 07:00

Question : I HAVE read that fish is a rich source of Omega-3, which is important for both adults and children. However, I have a 10-year-old son who hates fish and I am worried that he may not be getting enough Omega-3. Can he be given fish oil supplements? How much should he take? Answer : FISH, especially fatty fish, is indeed a rich source of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. The two important components, EPA and DHA, are essential for good health. DHA is especially important for children to ensure good brain and eye development but EPA is needed too. As your son does not eat fish at all, I would suggest you give him a higher dose of fish oil supplements to ensure no deficiencies take place. My advice would be to choose a concentrated fish oil supplement to reduce the number of capsules he needs to swallow in a day. Concentrated fish oil supplements provide twice the amount of Omega-3 in a capsule compared to the normal fish oil capsules. With concentrated fish oil supplements, he would only need to take one capsule. You should also choose a concentrated fish oil supplement which is in triglyceride form as fish oils in this form have superior bioavailability and is 70 per cent better absorbed by the body. This would ensure your son gets the most out of the supplements.

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