Should I give Omega 3 supplements to my children?

In the market there are many brands and options that offer to be a supplement of the Omega 3 fatty acids, that can come in presentation of capsules and with different origins as cod liver oil, krill, etc. Is it convenient to purchase these supplements as part of a diet with deficiencies of Omega 3?

Several studies have found that the right combination of DHA and EPA fatty acids can prevent a range of heart disease, reduce depression, improve overall brain performance, and many other health benefits in general, in a daily intake of between 900 milligrams to 2 grams a day in the adult population, and from 400 to 850 milligrams daily in children to achieve maximum benefits.

Now, in order to obtain these quantities of Omega 3 - and most importantly, to be absorbed and taken advantage of in the best way by the organism -, it must be consumed from highly assimilable sources like Salmon, which will help a rapid absorption of the fatty acids by the organism and will be better utilized in the general system. Another option may be supplements, but it must be taken into account that these must be of high quality, with the appropriate balance between DHA and EPA, and contain the minimum milligrams necessary to be able to have some of the benefit of their consumption, As well as (preferably) from sustainable and renewable sources.

So, can Omega 3 supplements replace the consumption of foods rich in these fatty acids? The logical answer is no, since in addition to the capsules will have to be combined with a diet with complementary and balanced ingredients to achieve a favorable result, as well as the profit factor may be different. It is a matter of putting the cost / benefit / disposition perspective.

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