Fish Oil for Kids, Speak Supplement, Omega 3, Fish Oil Supplements

Why is Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fats) Supplementation So Important?

Also called essential fatty acids (EFAs) or essential dietary fats, omega-3 fats are absolutely essential to good health and proper body function. Because they are not formulated within the human body, omega-3 fats must be consumed through the diet and supplementation. While there are many parts of omega-3 fats, the DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are considered to be two of the most crucial fatty acid components to consume every day. Cold water fish like salmon and mackerel are the best sources for omega-3 fats like EPA and DHA, which is why fish is so commonly utilized to create omega-3 supplements.

Through the intricacies of how both DHA and EPA work together and independently within the body, this supplementation can help improve cellular activity and support healthy neurological function. Healthier cellular metabolism translates into healthier brain, nerve and body development.

Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fats) Quality and Formulation Makes All the Difference

Most of us have seen hundreds of various fish oil and/or omega-3 supplements in stores and online these days. While it is great to see more people attempting to take charge of their health and the health of their loved ones, it is important to note that not all nutritional supplements offer the same quality or efficacy. The natural supplementation industry is still un-regulated, which means that there are a lot of unscrupulous manufacturers and dealers of these products. Buyers must not only beware of the false or unsubstantiated health claims of these products, but also know that sometimes what it says on the label is not always what is inside the bottle. Dirty or poor manufacturing processes compounded by incorrect and chemical/pesticide-laden growing and harvesting results in products that can do more harm than good.

When it comes to fish oil and omega-3 supplementation for children, there is no question that one of the leaders, innovators and researchers in this field is the NourishLife organization. As an educator of wellness and deeply committed to changing lives for the better, NourishLife has already made amazing strides with their speak™ supplements, created within their SpeechNutrients division. The passion for health and wellness that the scientists and nutritionists behind NourishLife display has quickly transformed this organization into one of the Internet’s premier sources for reliable and up-to-date omega-3 research, information and news.

Their expertise is further evident in the ground-breaking products they develop.

Why Do the Speak™ Fish Oil Supplements Work So Much Better?

Extensive scientific research has indicated that there is a widespread insufficiency of the consumption of certain vital nutrients across both child and adult populations, which often results in unfavorable health conditions. Seeking to change these statistics, the SpeechNutrients division of the NourishLife company partnered with a pediatric physician/researcher and received a license from the Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland (CHRCO) to develop their proprietary formula, speak™.

The speak™ formulations utilize pharmaceutical grade omega-3 oil that is processed at Croda’s Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient-certified UK facility. Croda International is most widely known for their part in helping to develop “Lorenzo’s Oil”, a specific recipe created to help those with ALD (adrenoleukodystrophy), and made famous with the 1992 movie of the same name. Years of development and research along with real-life trials by parents with their children have resulted in superior quality omega-3 supplements. While the speak™ fish oil supplements were originally intended to help treat apraxia (a brain and nervous system disorder that makes performing tasks or movements when asked difficult or impossible, often adversely affecting speech, as well), they were quickly found to benefit other disorders that involve coordination, speech, imitation, behavior, eye contact and sensory issues.

But it’s not just the superior omega-3 fish oil source that makes the speak™ products work so well, even though they do contain a specially consolidated and pure 90% omega-3 concentration from wild caught and sustainable sources, compared to the typical 30% concentration found in other omega-3 fish oil products on the market. Yet along with that perfect and precise ratio of EPA and DHA from fish sources that meet or exceed all USA and EU purity standards, the speak™ products additionally include two beneficial forms of vitamin E (gamma-tocopherol and d-alpha tocopherol), vitamin K1, vitamin K2, and GLA (gamma linolenic acid), another essential fatty acid (omega-6) which is derived from borage seed oil.

This extensively researched formula helps in a variety of ways. Functioning primarily as an antioxidant, there are actually 8 different forms of vitamin E, but most of the research before now has focused on the d-alpha tocopherol as this form is found in greater amounts within the human body. The most up-to-date research has shown that the gamma-tocopherol form is also important, especially as a synergistic balance between this form and that of d-alpha tocopherol. While both forms work as antioxidants to support cellular health, and they both combine with the omega-3 components to sustain health and vitality, the different structure of the gamma-tocopherol works along divergent pathways from the d-alpha, providing a more complete therapy.

As a fat-soluble vitamin that performs a variety of functions within the body, vitamin K helps to maintain bone and heart health, and is essential for normal and healthy blood clotting. Both vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 are included in the speak® products to maintain a proper internal balance and relationship between the vitamin E components and the vitamin K components within the body. This is especially crucial when using nutritional supplements long-term. As an omega-6 essential fatty acid (derived from borage seed oil), GLA is included to further support and strengthen the action of the omega-3 oil, and provide additional nutritional actions within the body.

The unique speak® fish oil supplements are additionally guaranteed to be hypoallergenic and completely pure, as many children today have allergies and sensitivities to various substances. These products do NOT contain heavy metals, lead, arsenic, mercury, PCBs, pesticides, saturated fats, trans-fats, gluten, artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, mold or mystery filler ingredients. They are available as softgel capsules, capsules that can be twisted apart to add the contents to food or beverages, and as a liquid, drinkable form. They have absolutely NO fishy taste or smell, and a mild, natural orange flavor is used to give the product a more pleasant taste. This flavor was chosen from child taste-testing panels, and is not so overpowering that it can’t be mixed into yogurts, puddings and other foods and drinks.

NourishLife’s speak® products offer a multitude of targeted benefits, including verbal, motor skills and neurological support. There is no other formula on the market like these, and both clinical and anecdotal evidence now abound for the positive effects of these products on children. "The anecdotal evidence reported by a large number of parents is encouraging," said Roy Bingham, co-founder of NourishLife. "Of course, we cannot expect this formulation to help every child. But it appears that a significant percentage of those being supplemented with an omega 3/antioxidant cocktail are experiencing positive benefits. I am pleased that NourishLife had the opportunity to make this product a reality. By working with Croda, the developer of 'Lorenzo's Oil', I know we have one of the world's leading specialty lipids experts on our team."

Rehabmart is pleased to offer a selection of high quality fish oil for children from such an superior quality vendor as NourishLife.

Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO

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