omega 3 – EPA-DHA
“clever as a shark” omega 3 • EPA • DHA
MEMORY • LEARNING • HEART
60 soft gummy capsules • yummy berry flavour
growing children.
Each capsule contains: Deodorised Fish Oil 250mg (in natural Triglyceride form). Providing: Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 45mg, Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 30mg. This product contains sweeteners (sorbitol & fructose), encapsulating aids, natural juice concentrate, flavours and colouring.
Suggested Use: Children (age 3-7): Chew 1-3 capsules daily. Children (age 8+): Chew 3-6 capsules daily. Take preferably with food, before school and after dinner, or as professionally recommended. The capsules can be chewed and swallowed. Or open the capsules, squeeze out the content and discard the empty shell. Care needs to be taken when given to younger children.
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Cautions:
Seek professional health advice if suffering from a medical condition or taking medication before supplementing.