Re: Lorraine - cod liver oil question

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Hi,

I just wanted to mention that I recently researched cod liver oil and

my health-nut guru mentioned that cod liver oil given to kids should

have at least 100 IU of Vitamin D so that all the Vitamin A can be

absorbed. A brand like Nordic Naturals is imbalanced and she told me

to stop giving it to my kids and use a brand like Blue Ice or

Carlsons. They are both available on-line and are very pure, balanced

etc. Just wanted to share this because I would only want the cod liver

oil to benefit in the best ways. I think its so helpful.

Thanks and good luck!

(Ruby, pmg 23m, Clyde, 5)

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> Lorraine,

> I'm sorry I didn't respond til now - I only get around to reading the

> post about once a month - so sorry this is so delayed.

> I think we started giving him cod liver oil at about 4 years of age. I

> would have done it sooner but Max didn't have a g-tube then and he

> would not have been able to swallow it. I have a friend who gives all

> her children cod liver oil - and they are mostly typical developing,

> and she starts when they are very young - like one or two years of age.

> If you were concerned, you could give only a 1/2 tsp. I will double

> check with my friend about amounts at 2 years of age.

> Joanie (Max 8 years)

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