Kids Omega 3 Plus Jellies 60 chewy jelly sweets

Kids Omega-3-Plus-Jellies by Vitals – the new hit with children

These unique chewable jelly drops have been developed to contain a large amount of fish oil without tasting overly fishy (as can sometimes be the case with gummies or other fish-oil products). Consequently, one to two chewable jelly drops per day are enough to provide omega-3 fatty acids in an effective amount. In addition to a generous dose of the important omega-3 fatty acid DHA for the brain and vision, Kids Omega-3-Plus-Jellies also contain other essential nutrients such as iodine for healthy growth and good learning ability. Vitamin D is necessary for normal growth and the development of children’s bones. Vitamins C and D support immune resilience.

In short, these chewable dragees are an easy way to give your children extra nutrients every day as a supplement to a healthy diet. Also suitable for adults who do not like capsules and tablets and prefer a tasty, chewable supplement to obtain more nutrients such as DHA and vitamin D3.

Growing up healthy

For a child to grow up healthy, it needs not only the unconditional love of its parents and a safe environment, but above all a healthy lifestyle. This starts with sufficient exercise (ideally outdoors often), restful sleep and a healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables. In everyday life, however, it seems impossible for both children and adults to obtain every necessary nutrient in sufficient amounts every day. This is particularly true of vitamin D, which occurs in only small amounts in food. For vitamin D we are essentially dependent on production in our skin under the influence of sunlight. In Western Europe, the hours of sunshine and the intensity of the sun are often insufficient, especially in the autumn and winter months, so it is sensible for many children and adults to supplement their diet with a vitamin D preparation.

The intake of the essential fish fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is also often inadequate because many children (and adults) do not like fish. Therefore, Kids Omega-3-Plus-Jellies by Vitals contain a generous amount of vitamin D3 and DHA (plus EPA) in each chewable jelly drop. In addition, they contain iodine, an essential trace element for growing children. And a little vitamin C for resilience.

DHA: Good for brain function and the eyes

Kids Omega-3-Plus-Jellies by Vitals contain up to 250 mg DHA (and 50 mg EPA) per chewable jelly drop. The polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid DHA is an essential building block of the nervous tissue in our brain. Less well known is that DHA is also part of the retina in our eye. The retina is formed from brain tissue during foetal development. This part of the eye therefore remains structurally part of our central nervous system. The retina consists of nerve cells that also have a high DHA content in their membranes. The retina captures the light we perceive and converts it into electrical signals that are then transmitted to our brain via the optic nerve.

Thus DHA plays an essential role in brain function as well as vision, both in children and adults. The body can only produce DHA from its precursor (the essential omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid [ALA]) to a very limited extent. Therefore it is necessary to obtain sufficient DHA daily either by eating fish and/or by taking a supplement with at least 250 mg DHA. Because omega-3 fatty acids are sensitive during processing into supplements, it is generally advisable to choose a high-quality fish oil from a reputable supplier. That is the case with the Kids Omega-3-Plus-Jellies. The omega-3 fatty acids in this product are present exclusively in triglyceride form, as this form is best absorbed by the body.

Vitamin D: good for bones and the immune system

Vitamin D is essential for healthy bone development and immune function.
Vitamin D is normally produced in the skin. In earlier times it was normal for children to be outdoors enough to produce it themselves. Parents who were young in the 70s and 80s will remember that they spent almost the whole day outside; that was common then and vitamin D supplementation was unnecessary. Today’s children mostly sit in front of PCs and smartphones. Over time, vitamin D deficiency is therefore predisposed.
But vitamin D deficiency in children is not just a modern phenomenon. Vitamin D deficiency first became a real problem when rickets, a childhood disease that had been almost unknown before, became rampant at the start of the industrial age. At first people wondered why children developed bowed bones and became increasingly stunted, until it was eventually discovered that an enormous vitamin D deficiency was the cause, brought about by excessive air pollution in cities so that sunlight could not penetrate. That children had to spend far too long in dark homes or factory halls exacerbated the problem.
Fortunately, today there is no mega-smog and no child labour. Unfortunately, kids now voluntarily spend the whole day in their rooms in front of their PCs. The light in the children’s bedroom is unfortunately not sufficient to stimulate the skin to produce vitamin D.

The best-known function of vitamin D is its contribution to strong and healthy bones, as it helps calcium from the diet to be better absorbed and be available in sufficient amounts in the body to build strong bone tissue. This is especially important for children, whose skeletons are still developing. Vitamin D also contributes to strong teeth and has a positive influence on children’s immune systems. So yet more reasons to ensure adequate intake of this vitamin. Each chewable jelly drop also contains some vitamin C, which contributes to good resilience.

Iodine: supports learning ability and growth

The importance of the trace element iodine should not be underestimated either. Iodine naturally occurs in seaweed, fish and seafood. It is also added to the salt used, among other things, in bread baking. This addition is made because iodine intake in Western Europe is relatively low. Nevertheless, people would still have to eat enough bread, and that is not necessarily the case for everyone. Here too a dietary supplement can be helpful.

Iodine is important for normal thyroid function. It also plays a role in cognitive function and thus contributes to learning ability and concentration. Finally, it helps children to grow normally. Kids Omega-3-Plus-Jellies contain a safe dose of 22.5 μg iodine per chewable dragee.

Kids Omega-3-Plus-Jellies, a revolutionary supplement

These innovative chewable jelly drops were developed in collaboration with the Norwegian manufacturer Vitux. Chewable drops are becoming increasingly popular because this form of delivery offers many advantages, such as a very pleasant taste and the possibility of adding more active ingredients than in gummies. Especially for fat-containing nutrients (such as omega-3 fatty acids), chewable jelly drops offer another important advantage. The patented manufacturing process called ConCordix ensures that the fatty acids are divided into very small droplets, allowing even better absorption by the body. Vitux was inspired by mother nature. The body itself also ensures that dietary fats are divided into small droplets (a process called emulsification) so that the fats are properly digested and absorbed.

Moreover, this form of chewable jelly drops in combination with a special double aluminium packaging provides excellent protection of the sensitive omega-3 fatty acids against oxidation. And finally, these chewable jelly drops taste really good despite the high dose of fish oil and other nutrients. Kids Omega-3-Plus-Jellies by Vitals are a very good example that healthy and tasty can go hand in hand!

Nutrient properties

• DHA is an important building block for the nerves and, with a daily intake of 250 mg, contributes to good brain function and good vision.
• DHA contributes to the normal development of the eyes and brain of fetuses and breastfed infants when the mother takes 200 mg daily in addition to the recommended daily intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA.
• EPA and DHA contribute to normal heart function with a daily intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA.
• Vitamin D is necessary for the normal growth and development of children’s bones.
• Vitamin D increases calcium uptake into the bones.
• Vitamin D has a positive effect on children’s immune systems.
• Vitamin C also contributes to good resilience.
• Vitamins D and C are important for strong teeth.
• Vitamin D is good for the muscles.
• Iodine and vitamin C are good for learning ability and concentration.
• Iodine supports normal growth in children.
• Iodine is good for the thyroid gland.

Nutritional declaration

*Reference value according to Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011

Active ingredient declaration

* No reference amount specified according to the Food Information Regulation

Ingredients

Sweeteners (xylitol, erythritol and steviol glycosides from stevia), fish oil triglyceride concentrate, purified water, gelling agent (fish gelatin), acidity regulators (sodium citrate, malic acid), vitamins (C, D3), natural lemon-lime flavour, thickening agent (gum arabic), natural berry flavour, colouring (paprika extract), potassium iodide.

Recommended consumption

Children from 3 years take 1 chewable jelly drop per day (chew, do not swallow whole), children from 11 years and adults 2 chewable jelly drops per day.

Precautions

This dietary supplement is not suitable for children under 3 years. Excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Notes from EnergyVital

The drops are really very tasty, so keep them out of reach of children and explain that they are not sweets. If a child does get hold of the pack and consumes more than recommended, it is usually not a problem. A child could eat a whole pack of 60 drops without causing a dangerous poisoning. You cannot be poisoned by vitamin C; iodine would have to be consumed in the milligram range; vitamin D is fat-soluble, which means that body fat tissue would buffer a one-off excessive intake. The only side effect would be severe diarrhoea, since xylitol has a laxative effect in larger amounts.

As fish gelatin is used and no pork or beef gelatin, the product should be Halal/Kosher (no guarantee; we are not specialists in such matters).

Storage instructions

Store cool, dry and protected from light (not in the refrigerator). The chewable drops are individually packed in single blister packs, so longer storage up to the best-before date is possible even if a pack has already been opened.

Legal notice

The recommended daily consumption must not be exceeded. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of small children.