cseitter Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I have my children on the Diane Craft Biology of Behavior supplement program. I am following it to but I am looking for a good fish oil supplement that mirrors the kids EFA Blendfor Children by nature's way. She recommends 1000 mgs for adults of a good fish oil, 1300 mg Evening Primrose Oil, and 100 i.u. of Vitamin E. Does anyone know of a supplement with those specs without having to take the 8 capsules of the children's supplement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 The integrative neurodevelopmental pediatrician that my youngest is working with normally recommends Carlson's liquid but he okayed keeping DD on 2 packets of Coromega. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 My children and I take the Nordic Naturals liquids. They have some that are noted as "Children's," but they are exactly the same as the Adult ones, just in different flavors. The only difference is the dosage -- on the Children's one, it's 1/2 teaspoon, and on the Adult's one, it's a whole teaspoon -- but teaspoon for teaspoon, they have the same amounts (though I'm not sure what they are off the top of my head). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeldaRules Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Nordic Naturals. My son is special needs, and I have been on special needs boards/facebook etc., and many recommend Nordic Naturals fish oil. If you buy the Jr 3/6/9., you get 500mg I think per 1 or 2 capsules. The adult version is the same, it's just 1000mg per 1 or 2 capsules. But I think one of them has primrose in it. One is EFA (Essential Fatty Acids), the other is EPA. I don't know what EPA stand for. I give my son one or two of each. He hasn't taken them in the last month, I need to start giving them to him again. They taste like lemons and he likes them. My oldest doesn't like them. Honestly, I think it makes somewhat of a difference, but who really knows if it's the vitamins or development. I give my son NutriiVeda by Zrii. It is a weight loss drink, but it apparently helps special needs kids. He has been taking it for about a year. It isn't 'cheap', $80/month, and it actually tastes really good. I buy the chocolate flavor and add a frozen banana to it. He loves it. It doesn't have gluten or fake sugar - I think it has Stevia in it. I think the person who runs CHERAB (for late talkers) was using it as a fund raiser, gave it to her son, noticed improvement and had her friends use it on their special needs children, and they noticed improvements, so it's a popular thing among those who travel to the CHERAB facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cherab/ You have to ask for the original forumula, and it may be $88 now. I got in when it was $80, and they have never raised my price. Lots of good info on the CHERAB facebook page. As with fish oil...does the Nutriiveda work? I don't know if it does or if it is development, but it doesn't hurt, and he is improving, so I keep giving it to him. We call it his 'special drink'. :) Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I don't know what the exact specs are, but I give dd Barleans Omega Swirl. They do something to it so your body can absorb more of the omega-3s, and it tastes like dessert. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Nordic Naturals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godsaggie Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Are you wanting Cod Liver Oil? I think it is much better than just plain old fish oil. The Weston Price Foundation has some wonderful articles about it. They also have a whole article devoted to usage and IU dosage. Here is a link: http://www.westonaprice.org/cod-liver-oil/cod-liver-oil-basics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) My son's DAN! recommended Nordic Naturals ultimate omega. she said the ultimate omega jr was okay (strawberry), but he'd have to take more. She'd originally recommended their liquid, but he will only swallow pills. He hated the gummies. there is a ratio of EPA to DHA, and they need more 3 & 9 than they do 6 because that one is usually plentiful in our diets. Edited June 10, 2012 by gardenmom5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I don't know what the exact specs are, but I give dd Barleans Omega Swirl. They do something to it so your body can absorb more of the omega-3s, and it tastes like dessert. :001_smile: This stuff is wonderful! We love it at our house - the pina colada and the mango/peach flavors are our favorites. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorilou Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I like MorEPA mini softgels. They taste like strawberry and are easy to swallow. They are high in EPA and contain Evening Primrose. I buy mine on Amazon. http://www.iherb.com/Minami-Nutrition-MorEPA-Minis-Teen-Formula-Strawberry-Flavor-60-Softgels/14176 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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