Guest guest Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Walnuts are a good source of Omegas. If you can use hemp, it is a great source. Grassfed beef is a source of Omega 3. Corn fed beef is not. You can buy Omega 3 rich eggs, but I question what they feed these chickens to get those omega 3 eggs. Flax is an alternative to fish oil for Omega 3s, but you will need much more flax to get the same amount (we aren't good at converting ALA in flax to EPA/DHA). Note: ALA is not alpha lipoic acid in this case. http://www.andrews.edu/NUFS/essentialfat.htm The balance of 3/6/9 is important in our diet. I don't know if it is important in a supplement (meaning you need all at the same time for absorbtion or utilization). Our diets are saturated with 6/9 fatty acids (unless you don't eat any premade or prepackaged foods). I just avoid 6/9 oils, except borage oil, to avoid upsetting the balance even more. As far as a brand that supplies non-marine Essential Fatty Acids, I'd recommend Barleans highly. Pam > > I am sorry if this is a ditzy question...but I am a bit confused. > > We need Omegas..correct....and I understand it is good to use some of > each..3 and 6?? What about 9? > > What are the sorces? For each. > > Some of us, have allergies or intolerances and it gets rather confusing > as to which is which and which oil is which number. > > Maybe if there were a list....it would be easier to sort this out...and > maybe better brands to go with. For example, my kids are not very > tolerant of fish, period....so I have to go to another type and also > figure in A and D to go with. > > Just thinking with the talk of the Omegas that this might clarify > things a bit... > > Ronni > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 > We need Omegas..correct....and I understand it is good to use some of > each..3 and 6?? What about 9? I can't really answer your question specifically, but I can say that my son was severely deficient in Omega 3 and 6. And in addition to requiring mito cocktail to properly absorb fats, he also needed several weeks of preloading with Omega 6 before he tolerated Omega 3, and it was fish oil [Omega 3] that was most beneficial for him. I wrote about this here http://www.danasview.net/mar05.htm Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 For all of those who are giving the adult dose to their toddlers-- Can I ask a serious question? I don't intend this to sound mean-- but I'm asking in seriousness. do you have any Nutritionist or Dr. that is saying to give those adult dosages or are you choosing to do that on your own? Is it really considered safe to give a child an ADULT Dose? I guess this is something that makes me very hesitant with starting the supplements, because I am just totally unwilling to do adult doses of anything for a child-- it would make me too nervous. Is there a specific reason why you'd give the adult dose and not just give the child dosage? thanks Becky **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 We use the Complete Omega 369 for our son, who is 3. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Folsom Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 11:38 PM Subject: [ ] Omega Question Hi everyone, I am planning on ordering some omegas this week. I was looking at the nordic natural products, do most of you go with the children's or do any of you use the stronger adult omegas? My daughter is 10 and I don't know if maybe the adult would be more beneficial. I am thinking of ordering some for myself as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I use the adult dose for Charlie he is 2.5. Complete 3,6,9 with Borage Oil, and Cod Liver Oil with Vitamin A. both nn brand. [ ] Omega Question Hi everyone, I am planning on ordering some omegas this week. I was looking at the nordic natural products, do most of you go with the children's or do any of you use the stronger adult omegas? My daughter is 10 and I don't know if maybe the adult would be more beneficial. I am thinking of ordering some for myself as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 , I use full strength and high dose for Mark in both the fish oils and the Borage oil. Try to locate a good vitamin shop within driving distance. Nordic Naturals is one product that most of us are able to find locally. You will find yourself ordering a lot of things on the internet but the more good quality items that you can find locally, the better. My postman knows me well.... I buy a lot of online items that are specially dedicated to the ASD/DCD kids....therapies, books, vitamins, you name it, we buy it! It is handy to be able to shop locally so that you don't have to worry about running out. Also remember that NN is an expensive product so do refridgerate it or it will go bad on you. When you look at a vitamin shop, this stuff should be in the refridgerator and don't buy it unless it is. Janice [sPAM][ ] Omega Question Hi everyone, I am planning on ordering some omegas this week. I was looking at the nordic natural products, do most of you go with the children's or do any of you use the stronger adult omegas? My daughter is 10 and I don't know if maybe the adult would be more beneficial. I am thinking of ordering some for myself as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 In a message dated 1/23/2008 5:38:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cnickerson37@... writes: They are actually considered to be therapeutic doses vs adult doses. It is the dose that will make up for the deficiency itself and the difficultly it has in up taking the supplement. Eventually most supplements in time will come down in dose or be eliminated over time with healing. We use a DAN! now and he has explained this to us. We actually start slow and minimal and eventually work our way up to a theraputic dose (meaning a dose that is showing it is effective) for our kids. Ok-- thanks for explaining this to me-- I wasn't sure how all of this works, but was a little surprised to hear a few people doing adult doses for a toddler, etc. Guess this makes sense though Becky **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 thanks, Colleen! **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 They are actually considered to be therapeutic doses vs adult doses. It is the dose that will make up for the deficiency itself and the difficultly it has in up taking the supplement. Eventually most supplements in time will come down in dose or be eliminated over time with healing. We use a DAN! now and he has explained this to us. We actually start slow and minimal and eventually work our way up to a theraputic dose (meaning a dose that is showing it is effective) for our kids. Re: [ ] Omega Question > For all of those who are giving the adult dose to their toddlers-- Can I > ask > a serious question? I don't intend this to sound mean-- but I'm asking in > seriousness. > > do you have any Nutritionist or Dr. that is saying to give those adult > dosages or are you choosing to do that on your own? Is it really > considered safe > to give a child an ADULT Dose? I guess this is something that makes me > very > hesitant with starting the supplements, because I am just totally > unwilling > to do adult doses of anything for a child-- it would make me too nervous. > > Is there a specific reason why you'd give the adult dose and not just give > the child dosage? > > thanks > > Becky > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Becky, All of my suppliments have been reccommended by nutritionist, Dorfman. She is terrific, as she has had proven experience working with apraxic children. www.kellydorfman.com. I am also under the supervision of a ped. MD, neurologist, and DAN! For someone starting out, it is imperative that you seek proper guidence from a specialist. My child has his own protocol based on his needs. I highly reccommend supplementing with adult doses under strict guidance of a combination of mainstream and homeopathic or DAN! Thanks, Colleen Mother of Charlie 30 months. Re: [ ] Omega Question For all of those who are giving the adult dose to their toddlers-- Can I ask a serious question? I don't intend this to sound mean-- but I'm asking in seriousness. do you have any Nutritionist or Dr. that is saying to give those adult dosages or are you choosing to do that on your own? Is it really considered safe to give a child an ADULT Dose? I guess this is something that makes me very hesitant with starting the supplements, because I am just totally unwilling to do adult doses of anything for a child-- it would make me too nervous. Is there a specific reason why you'd give the adult dose and not just give the child dosage? thanks Becky **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body. <http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489> aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hi Colleen, I went to 's site and was wondering if I could contact her concerning supplements. I don't think our regular pediatrician is someone I can approach about this and I really don't want to go to a DAN specialist now. I don't think I can afford it and the testing, etc....I do have a nurse practioner that is a developmental specialist who I can work with. Does want to see test results first or will she work with you without any tests? Re: [ ] Omega Question For all of those who are giving the adult dose to their toddlers-- Can I ask a serious question? I don't intend this to sound mean-- but I'm asking in seriousness. do you have any Nutritionist or Dr. that is saying to give those adult dosages or are you choosing to do that on your own? Is it really considered safe to give a child an ADULT Dose? I guess this is something that makes me very hesitant with starting the supplements, because I am just totally unwilling to do adult doses of anything for a child-- it would make me too nervous. Is there a specific reason why you'd give the adult dose and not just give the child dosage? thanks Becky **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body. <http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489> aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Great explanation .... when the body is deficient, it really just sucks the supplement right up and it is tough to get the body stores up to normal levels, we would never be able to do this with a reguar dose. You need therapeutic dosage to address the deficiency. On the Omega's, the first week we used them, Mark's hands smelled like fish. They really stunk. This is common and goes away within the first week or two. Janice [sPAM]Re: [ ] Omega Question They are actually considered to be therapeutic doses vs adult doses. It is the dose that will make up for the deficiency itself and the difficultly it has in up taking the supplement. Eventually most supplements in time will come down in dose or be eliminated over time with healing. We use a DAN! now and he has explained this to us. We actually start slow and minimal and eventually work our way up to a theraputic dose (meaning a dose that is showing it is effective) for our kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Do you use the liquid Janice? I've always bought the capsules and they are off the shelf (recently) or online before (actually slightly cheaper online!) We have never had a problem with spoiling. I usually order at least a 3 month supply at a time, but when I had my son off for a while the same bottle of capsules sat around for at least 8 months and was fine. As for adult dose vs. child's dose this isn't a pharmaceutical that is based on body weight. The omegas are a supplement that is as natural as eating a lot of fish. says it best when she mentions how most people don't think twice about buying their kids chicken nuggets and fries and those have more fats than we give in several supplement pills! Miche On Jan 23, 2008 10:49 AM, Janice <jscott@...> wrote: > , > > I use full strength and high dose for Mark in both the fish oils and the > Borage oil. Try to locate a good vitamin shop within driving distance. > Nordic Naturals is one product that most of us are able to find locally. You > will find yourself ordering a lot of things on the internet but the more > good quality items that you can find locally, the better. > > My postman knows me well.... I buy a lot of online items that are > specially dedicated to the ASD/DCD kids....therapies, books, vitamins, you > name it, we buy it! It is handy to be able to shop locally so that you don't > have to worry about running out. Also remember that NN is an expensive > product so do refridgerate it or it will go bad on you. When you look at a > vitamin shop, this stuff should be in the refridgerator and don't buy it > unless it is. > > Janice > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 , You can wk w/ kelly but eventually you are going to have to get labs. It is the only way to figure out the root of the problem. Just call kelly and make an appt. Have labs done. Look in the lab folders. Labs should be covered by your insurance. Colleen Re: [ ] Omega Question For all of those who are giving the adult dose to their toddlers-- Can I ask a serious question? I don't intend this to sound mean-- but I'm asking in seriousness. do you have any Nutritionist or Dr. that is saying to give those adult dosages or are you choosing to do that on your own? Is it really considered safe to give a child an ADULT Dose? I guess this is something that makes me very hesitant with starting the supplements, because I am just totally unwilling to do adult doses of anything for a child-- it would make me too nervous. Is there a specific reason why you'd give the adult dose and not just give the child dosage? thanks Becky **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body. <http://body. <http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489> aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489> aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Miche, I do give the liquid since I can easily measure out a tablespoonful and Mark doesn't have to take a million capsules to get the same dosage. The liquid will spoil if not refrigerated. Completely agree on the chicken nugget issue! I certainly put it into perspective when the fats results were looked at.... the highest fats in my child's body were .....TRANS FATS..... ugh! And we " rarely " dine at fast food outlets! So.... I have absolutely no issues with the supplementing. You put this in a great way since that is exactly how people feel. They are afraid to supplement but have no issues with feeding their kids all sorts of crap. I cannot criticize since before I began reading on this issue, I had the same reservations.... Janice [sPAM]Re: [ ] Omega Question Do you use the liquid Janice? I've always bought the capsules and they are off the shelf (recently) or online before (actually slightly cheaper online!) We have never had a problem with spoiling. I usually order at least a 3 month supply at a time, but when I had my son off for a while the same bottle of capsules sat around for at least 8 months and was fine. As for adult dose vs. child's dose this isn't a pharmaceutical that is based on body weight. The omegas are a supplement that is as natural as eating a lot of fish. says it best when she mentions how most people don't think twice about buying their kids chicken nuggets and fries and those have more fats than we give in several supplement pills! Miche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Just to be clear, I was pretty granola and conservative with my feeding of the kids and this happened which is why I question every supplement. I want to solve the issues I have and not create new ones. I have had good luck with Pharmax omega. > > Miche, > > I do give the liquid since I can easily measure out a tablespoonful and Mark doesn't have to take a million capsules to get the same dosage. The liquid will spoil if not refrigerated. > > Completely agree on the chicken nugget issue! I certainly put it into perspective when the fats results were looked at.... the highest fats in my child's body were .....TRANS FATS..... ugh! And we " rarely " dine at fast food outlets! So.... I have absolutely no issues with the supplementing. > > You put this in a great way since that is exactly how people feel. They are afraid to supplement but have no issues with feeding their kids all sorts of crap. I cannot criticize since before I began reading on this issue, I had the same reservations.... > > Janice > > > [sPAM]Re: [ ] Omega Question > > > Do you use the liquid Janice? I've always bought the capsules and they are > off the shelf (recently) or online before (actually slightly cheaper > online!) We have never had a problem with spoiling. I usually order at > least a 3 month supply at a time, but when I had my son off for a while the > same bottle of capsules sat around for at least 8 months and was fine. > > As for adult dose vs. child's dose this isn't a pharmaceutical that is based > on body weight. The omegas are a supplement that is as natural as eating a > lot of fish. says it best when she mentions how most people don't > think twice about buying their kids chicken nuggets and fries and those have > more fats than we give in several supplement pills! > > Miche > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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