Whether you are giving supplement to a child or taking it as an adult, we always recommend to start any supplement routine with a BalanceTest to guide you forward with specific dosage instructions. Do not overdose. We recommend 0.20 ml/kg bodyweight for children aged 2-10 years with a maximum limit of 40 kg. If you are not within this description, keep to 0.15 ml/kg but you should always let the BalanceTest decide if the dosage fit you. 

When supplementing with Omega-3, children need dosage recommendations based on their unique fatty acid profile in order to fulfill their nutritional needs. A weight chart is not enough as a guide. Individual factors such as age, weight, stomach acid, gene type and even certain allergies impact Omega-3 absorption. Children have a different physiological makeup than adults with a higher rate of metabolism, an immature immune system and faster cell division, all of which impact their overall Omega ratio and fatty acid profile. You can’t draw a reasonable conclusion on what is your child’s optimal omega-3 blood level without knowing their starting and ending Omega-3 levels. Only a scientific fatty acid blood test can provide that. Our BalanceTest is the first Omega fatty acid measurement tool that accounts for these differences for children up to 10 years, based on kids´ Omega target values. The detailed readings from the BalanceTest are revealed in  a set of different health markers to help parents understand their children’s unique nutritional needs, track their supplementation intake and tailor the dosage accordingly.