OM3junior - Instructions for use and precautions
OM3junior is a nutritional supplement that is very rich in omega-3-type essential
 fatty acids.OM3junior was specifically formulated for cognitive health and brain function. Clinical trials evaluating the effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in children with difficulties at school have shown an improvement in learning ability, concentration and relationships with others. OM3junior provides children with the benefits of omega-3 on a daily basis for improved cognitive health and brain function. OM3junior is particularly recommended to children who do not eat enough fatty fish (less than two servings per week)
OM3junior chewable (60 capsules)
OM3junior is intended for children aged six and over. The capsules may be chewed or swallowed according to the children preference.
Children aged six to fifteen : 4 capsules daily.
OM3junior (120 small capsules)
OM3junior is intended for children aged six and over. The capsules are very small and can be easily swallowed.
Children aged six to fifteen : 8 capsules daily.
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).
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.
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.
If your child must undergo a surgical operation, notify your doctor that he or she is taking a nutritional supplement.
Allergies to fish or other sea products.
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