Essential Fatty Acids
ChildLife's Essential Fatty Acids supplies the optimum balance of vegetable based Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. These nutrients are necessary on a daily basis and cannot be manufactured by the body. EFAs are especially necessary in growing children for healthy skin, intelligence and immune function.*
Health Tip
Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) play a critical part in your child's physical, emotional, mental growth and well being. EFA's may influence focus, attention, mood, behavior, immune strength and healthy skin. Include these Essential Fatty Acids as part of your child's daily diet by giving directly or mixing with: Juices, smoothies, cereals, puddings, or over pancakes or waffles (after cooking).*
Suggested Use
For infants 6 months-1 yr: 1/2 teaspoon every other day
For children 1-5 yrs: 1-2 teaspoons daily
For children 5-12 yrs: 1-2 tablespoons daily
For pregnant or nursing mothers: 1-3 tablespoons daily
Shake well before use.
Give directly or mix with your child's favorite drink or food.
Important: Do not cook with this oil or heat over 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Use within 10 weeks of opening.
KEEP REFRIGERATED. SHAKE WELL.

Other Ingredients
Organic unrefined flax oil, organic sunflower oil, organic unrefined pumpkin oil, organic extra-virgin olive oil, and natural butterscotch flavor.
ChildLife uses only the highest quality ingredients. Contains no dairy, eggs, yeast, wheat, corn, or alcohol. No artificial colorings. No sweeteners or preservatives. Gluten and Casein free.
*This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Harper CR, Edwards MJ, DeFilipis AP, Jacobson TA. “Flaxseed oil increases the plasma concentrations of cardioprotective (n-3) fatty acids in humans.” J Nutr. 2006 Jan;136(1):83-7. PMID:16365063.
Kinniry P, Amrani Y, Vachani A, Solomides CC, Arguiri E, Workman A, Carter J, Christofidou-Solomidou M. “Dietary flaxseed supplementation ameliorates inflammation and oxidative tissue damage in experimental models of acute lung injury in mice.” J Nutr. 2006 Jun;136(6):1545-51. PMID:16702319.
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Natural Butterscotch Flavor 8 Fl.Oz. (237ml)
Developed by Dr. Murray Clarke, ND, D.Hom., L.Ac.
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