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Fatty acids are usually derived from triglycerides or phospholipids. When they are not attached to other molecules, they are known as "free" fatty acids. Fatty acids are important sources of fuel because, when metabolized, they yield large quantities of ATP. Many cell types use glucose and fatty acids for energy production(1).
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is an omega 3 fatty acids which is an essential fatty acid. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized in the body. They are also called polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). These PUFA must be obtained from dietary food. There are 2 types of PUFA Omega 6 and Omega 3. Omega 3 fatty acids are also known as long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omega 6 fatty acid is arachidonic acid (ARA) that is formed from Linoleic Acid (LA) while omega 3 fatty acid is DHA which is formed from Alphalinolenic Acid (ALA)(2).
DHA is important for brain and eye development and function throughout the life stages, but is particularly important during the first two years of life and early childhood. Between birth and five years of age, the human brain increases approximately 3.5 times in its total mass! During this time, it is critically important that infants and children consume adequate amounts of DHA in their diet to support this period of rapid brain growth and development (3)
Omega fatty acid deficiency responsible for the symptoms like abnormalities in liver and kidneys, changes in blood, reduced growth rate, decreased immune function(4).
Life on Omegakid has the unique blend of purest source of omega enriched fish oil which has three essential fatty acids EPA, DPA, DHA. These Omega fatty acids are important components of cell membranes and are precursors to many other substances in the body such as those involved with regulating blood pressure and inflammatory responses in children. The human body is capable of producing all the fatty acids it needs, except for two: linoleic acid (LA), an omega 6 fatty acid, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), These are consumed from the diet. Both of these fatty acids are needed for growth and repair. Conversion of the omega 3 fatty acids into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is limited, it is recommended that sources of these are also included in the diet. ALA and LA are found in plant and seed oils. EPA and DHA are found in oily fish(4).
Infants can convert short-chain Omega 3 fatty acids to long chain forms (EPA, DHA) with very low efficiency. The conversion efficiency of ALA to EPA and DHA is more in omega life supplement it has eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) content and pure extra Virgin Oil which has several times as much as omega 3. This all supplements collectively form the perfect formula to provide to the best results for infants as possible.
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DHA makes up 15 percent to 20 percent of the cerebral cortex and 30 percent to 60 percent of the retina so it is absolutely necessary for normal development of the fetus and baby(5).
Omega 3 can also improve intelligence, memory, coordination and concentration skills. There's also a small amount of research to suggest that Omega 3 supplements may be beneficial for toddlers diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)(6).
Lower brain DHA levels are associated with cognitive deficits and increased behavioral indicators of anxiety, aggressionand depression in children(7).
References
1.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatty_acid
2.http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/DietandDisease/article.aspx?reportid=85
3.http://www.lifesdha.com/en_US/health-benefits/children.html
4.essential fatty acids, physicians committee for responsiblemedicine,www.pcrm.org
5.http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/17/Omega3-Benefits-Baby-Brains-and-Eyes.aspx
6.https://www.babycentre.co.uk/x560988/can-i-give-my-toddler-omega-3-fish-oil-supplements
7.http://americanpregnancy.org/first-year-of-life/omega-3-supplements-baby/