{"product_id":"kids-omega-3-high-dha-fish-oil-rtg-form-orange-flavor-120-chewable-softgels","title":"Kids Omega-3 High DHA Fish Oil | rTG Form | Orange Flavor | 120 Chewable Softgels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKids Omega-3 | High DHA Fish Oil | rTG Form | Chewable Orange Softgel | 120 Softgels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chewable softgel delivers 250mg of fish oil (Anchovy, Sardine, Mackerel) providing 160mg of total Omega-3 fatty acids in re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form, including 100mg of DHA and 60mg of EPA. The rTG form is the most bioavailable form of fish oil, structurally identical to the natural triglyceride form in which omega-3 fatty acids occur in fish. Natural orange flavour and monk fruit sweetener make this a chewable softgel children will accept readily. Helps support the development of the brain, eyes, and nerves in children up to 12 years of age. Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health. Health Canada approved (NPN 80102579). Mercury free and molecularly distilled. Made in Canada in a quality controlled facility. 120 chewable softgels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Helps support the development of the brain, eyes, and nerves in children up to 12 years of age\u003cbr\u003e\n• Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health\u003cbr\u003e\n• 100mg DHA and 60mg EPA per softgel in rTG form\u003cbr\u003e\n• rTG (re-esterified triglyceride) form: the most bioavailable form of fish oil\u003cbr\u003e\n• DHA dominant formula: 100mg DHA vs 60mg EPA per softgel\u003cbr\u003e\n• Fish sources: Anchovy, Sardine, Mackerel (small pelagic fish, lowest mercury risk)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Mercury free and molecularly distilled\u003cbr\u003e\n• Chewable softgel with natural orange flavour\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sweetened with monk fruit extract: no sugar, no artificial sweeteners\u003cbr\u003e\n• Non GMO MCT oil carrier\u003cbr\u003e\n• Rosemary leaf extract and Vitamin E as natural antioxidant preservatives\u003cbr\u003e\n• Three age appropriate dose levels: ages 3 to 5, 6 to 11, and 12 and up\u003cbr\u003e\n• Health Canada approved (NPN 80102579)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Made in Canada in a quality controlled facility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003erTG Form: The Most Bioavailable Fish Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe form in which omega-3 fatty acids are delivered in a fish oil supplement significantly affects how well they are absorbed. This formula uses re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form, the most bioavailable form of fish oil available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Three Forms of Fish Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish oil supplements are available in three primary forms. Natural triglyceride (TG) form is the form in which omega-3 fatty acids naturally occur in fish tissue, where EPA and DHA are esterified to a glycerol backbone as triglycerides. Ethyl ester (EE) form is produced during the molecular distillation and concentration process, where the fatty acids are separated from the glycerol backbone and attached to ethanol molecules. Re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form is produced by taking the concentrated ethyl ester form and re-attaching the fatty acids to a glycerol backbone, recreating the natural triglyceride structure with a higher concentration of EPA and DHA than natural TG form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy rTG Is More Bioavailable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The human digestive system is optimized to absorb fats in triglyceride form. Pancreatic lipase, the primary enzyme responsible for fat digestion in the small intestine, acts on triglycerides by cleaving the fatty acids from the glycerol backbone for absorption. Ethyl ester form requires an additional enzymatic step (ethyl ester hydrolysis) before the fatty acids can be absorbed, and this step is less efficient than triglyceride hydrolysis. Multiple studies have demonstrated that rTG form fish oil achieves significantly higher plasma EPA and DHA levels compared to ethyl ester form at equivalent doses. For a children's supplement where the dose per softgel is relatively small, maximizing absorption efficiency is particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erTG vs. Natural TG:\u003c\/strong\u003e While natural TG form is also well absorbed, it cannot be concentrated to the same EPA and DHA levels as rTG form without the molecular distillation process. rTG form combines the bioavailability advantage of the natural triglyceride structure with the higher EPA and DHA concentration achievable through molecular distillation, making it the superior form for delivering a meaningful omega-3 dose in a small, child friendly softgel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDHA: The Primary Omega-3 for Brain and Eye Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis formula is DHA dominant, providing 100mg of DHA and 60mg of EPA per softgel. The emphasis on DHA reflects its specific and critical role in children's brain and eye development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat DHA Is:\u003c\/strong\u003e DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid with 22 carbon atoms and 6 double bonds (22:6 n-3). It is the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid in the human brain and retina, where it is a major structural component of cell membranes. DHA is not merely a fuel source but a structural building block of neural and retinal tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHA in the Brain:\u003c\/strong\u003e The human brain is approximately 60% fat by dry weight, and DHA is the predominant fatty acid in the grey matter of the cerebral cortex and in the synaptic membranes of neurons. DHA is incorporated into the phospholipid bilayer of neuronal cell membranes, where it influences membrane fluidity, receptor function, and signal transduction. The brain accumulates DHA rapidly during the third trimester of pregnancy and continues to accumulate it through early childhood, with the most rapid period of brain DHA accumulation occurring in the first two years of life and continuing through childhood and adolescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHA in the Retina:\u003c\/strong\u003e DHA constitutes approximately 50% of the fatty acids in the photoreceptor outer segment membranes of the retina, the highest concentration of DHA in any tissue in the body. The photoreceptor outer segments are the structures in rod and cone cells that contain the visual pigments responsible for light detection. DHA's presence in these membranes is essential for the normal function of the phototransduction cascade, the process by which light is converted to neural signals. Health Canada has approved this product (NPN 80102579) for helping support the development of the brain, eyes, and nerves in children up to 12 years of age, reflecting DHA's established role in these tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPA's Complementary Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e While DHA is the primary structural omega-3 in neural and retinal tissue, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) plays complementary roles including supporting the normal inflammatory response and serving as a precursor to anti-inflammatory eicosanoids. The 100mg DHA to 60mg EPA ratio in this formula reflects the DHA dominant profile appropriate for a children's brain and eye development supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFish Sources: Small Pelagic Fish for Lowest Mercury Risk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fish oil in this formula is sourced from Anchovy, Sardine, and Mackerel, three small pelagic fish species that represent the lowest mercury risk category in the marine food chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Small Fish Have Lower Mercury:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury accumulates in marine organisms through a process called biomagnification: mercury concentrations increase at each level of the food chain as larger predators consume smaller prey. Small pelagic fish such as anchovies, sardines, and mackerel are near the bottom of the marine food chain, feeding primarily on plankton and small crustaceans. Because they have short lifespans and occupy a low trophic level, they accumulate significantly less mercury than large predatory fish such as tuna, swordfish, shark, and king mackerel. Sourcing fish oil from small pelagic fish is the primary strategy for minimizing mercury content in fish oil supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Distillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition to sourcing from low mercury fish, this formula undergoes molecular distillation, a purification process that removes heavy metals (including mercury), PCBs, dioxins, and other environmental contaminants from the fish oil. Molecular distillation uses high vacuum and controlled temperature to separate the omega-3 fatty acids from contaminants based on their different molecular weights and volatility. The result is a purified fish oil that meets stringent purity standards for heavy metal content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Sweeteners and Preservatives: A Clean Non Medicinal Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonk Fruit Extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e This formula is sweetened with monk fruit extract (Siraitia grosvenorii), a natural sweetener derived from a small melon native to southern China. Monk fruit extract is 150 to 200 times sweeter than sucrose but contains no sugar and does not raise blood glucose levels. It is an appropriate natural sweetener for a children's supplement, providing palatability without sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Orange Flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural orange flavour makes the chewable softgel palatable for children, encouraging consistent daily use. The orange flavour also complements and masks the natural fish oil taste, which can be a barrier to compliance in children's omega-3 supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E and Rosemary Leaf Extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both Vitamin E (tocopherol) and rosemary leaf extract are included as natural antioxidant preservatives. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly susceptible to oxidation, which degrades their quality and can produce unpleasant odours and tastes. Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant that protects the omega-3 fatty acids within the softgel from oxidation. Rosemary leaf extract contains rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid, potent natural antioxidants that provide additional oxidative protection. Using natural antioxidants rather than synthetic preservatives is consistent with the clean label approach of this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon GMO MCT Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil is used as a carrier oil within the softgel. MCT oil is derived from coconut or palm kernel oil and consists primarily of caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10). It is a stable, neutral carrier that does not interfere with the omega-3 content and is non GMO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage by Age Group\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren 3 to 5 years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 softgel, 2 times per day (2 softgels per day: 200mg DHA, 120mg EPA, 320mg total Omega-3)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren 6 to 11 years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 softgels, 2 times per day (4 softgels per day: 400mg DHA, 240mg EPA, 640mg total Omega-3)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdolescents 12 years and up:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 softgels, 2 times per day (6 softgels per day: 600mg DHA, 360mg EPA, 960mg total Omega-3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate supply from 120 softgels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAges 3 to 5 (2 per day): approximately 60 days\u003cbr\u003e\nAges 6 to 11 (4 per day): approximately 30 days\u003cbr\u003e\nAges 12 and up (6 per day): approximately 20 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate dosage for your child's individual needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes on Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains gelatin in the softgel shell and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. The fish oil is sourced from Anchovy, Sardine, and Mackerel. This product is not suitable for individuals with fish allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and Purity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Health Canada approved (NPN 80102579)\u003cbr\u003e\n• 100mg DHA and 60mg EPA per softgel in rTG form\u003cbr\u003e\n• Fish sources: Anchovy, Sardine, Mackerel\u003cbr\u003e\n• Mercury free and molecularly distilled\u003cbr\u003e\n• Natural orange flavour and monk fruit sweetener\u003cbr\u003e\n• No sugar, no artificial sweeteners, no artificial colours or flavours\u003cbr\u003e\n• Natural antioxidant preservatives: Vitamin E and Rosemary leaf extract\u003cbr\u003e\n• Non GMO MCT oil carrier\u003cbr\u003e\n• 120 chewable softgels\u003cbr\u003e\n• Made in Canada in a quality controlled facility\u003cbr\u003e\n• Non GMO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration after opening is recommended to preserve freshness and prevent oxidation. Keep bottle tightly sealed after each use. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor children ages 3 and up. Consult a healthcare professional before use for children under 3 years of age, or if your child has a medical condition or is taking medications. This product contains fish (Anchovy, Sardine, Mackerel) and is not suitable for individuals with fish allergies. This product contains gelatin and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80102579).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Kids Omega-3 | High DHA Fish Oil | rTG Form | Chewable Orange Softgel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis children's omega-3 supplement delivers 100mg of DHA and 60mg of EPA per chewable softgel in re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form, the most bioavailable form of fish oil, sourced from Anchovy, Sardine, and Mackerel and purified by molecular distillation to be mercury free. DHA is the primary structural omega-3 in the brain and retina, and this DHA dominant formula is specifically designed to support the development of the brain, eyes, and nerves in children. Natural orange flavour and monk fruit sweetener make it palatable for children without sugar or artificial sweeteners. Three age appropriate dose levels cover children from ages 3 through adolescence. Health Canada approved (NPN 80102579) for helping support the development of the brain, eyes, and nerves in children up to 12 years of age and as a source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health. Made in Canada in a quality controlled facility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nutridom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45830038847651,"sku":"N290","price":35.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6589\/2771\/files\/Kids_Omega_3_high_DHA_fish_oil_orange_flavor_120_chewable_softgels.jpg?v=1773071326","url":"https:\/\/nutridom.ca\/products\/kids-omega-3-high-dha-fish-oil-rtg-form-orange-flavor-120-chewable-softgels","provider":"Nutridom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}