Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 My son refuses to take Cod Liver Oil. Our pediatrician recommended this product. It seems too high in Omega 6s. Isn't the right balance 2:1 of Omega 3 to Omega 6? Comments anyone? I'd really like to try it except for this concern. >ChildLife's Essential Fatty Acids provides the optimum balance (1:1 ratio) >of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. This all organic five-oil blend is >delicately flavored with natural butterscotch to create an easy to take >formula for infants and children of all ages. > >Contents: Unrefined certified organic oils of flax, sunflower/safflower, >sesame, pumpkin and borage; Natural butterscotch flavoring. > >Nutritional analysis per teaspoon: >Omega-3 EFAs 1700 mg, Omega-6 EFAs 1700 mg, >Omega-9 FAs 900 mg, Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) 11 mg, >Mixed Tocopherols 2.2 mg, Mixed Carotenoids 220 mcg. >Omegaflo® processed to ensure quality and integrity of EFA contents. > >Suggested Use: >For infants 6 months to 1 year : 1/2 teaspoon daily >For children 1 to 5 years: 1 teaspoon daily >For children 5 to 12 years: 1-2 teaspoons daily >For pregnant or nursing mothers: 3-5 teaspoons daily >Important: Do not cook with this oil or heat over 120 degrees Fahrenheit. >Use within 8 weeks of opening. Keep Refrigerated. Shake Well. http://www.childlife.net/product.asp?3=9 TIA and all the best, Avril, mom to Gerry (2/19/97) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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