Re: Speak Supplements vs. ProEFA and EPA

July 20, 2009

Hi ,

I personally would recommend the Nordic Naturals supplements over SPEAK...I have

heard too many stories of bad reactions from the high levels of vitamins...my 2

cents worth. I want my daughter to talk clearly more than anything, but will

not compromise her health in the process.

We have had great results from the NN supplements. We also give her MB-12 shots

and they have REALLY brought about a language explosion! She also is so much

more affectionate and the eye contact is tons better, also. They are a Rx, so

your doctor needs to write a script. They are specially compounded and we get

ours from Lee Silsby in Cleveland, Ohio.

Good luck!

in OH

>

> Hi Folks,

>

> New here and looking for answers, like everyone else I suppose. I have a 21

month old girl who has no real words that we can make out. She does make some

sounds but nothing that we're able to pick out.

>

> Our ped sent us an interesting article from Alternative Therapies. It

discusses a study done on 187 children who were non-verbal. They were given

high levels of fish oil supplements and Vitamin E with some amazing results.

The average dosage was 280 mg DHA, 695 mg EPA--both given 1-3 times per day and

400 IU Vitamin E given twice a day. I believe this is the same thing as the

SPEAK Supplements.

>

> I want very much to try supplements with my daughter but I'm torn b/w the

ProEFA/EPA or SPEAK. Any advice, experience, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

I did read a post from someone who said their child had seizures while using

SPEAK and someone else mentioned possible regression.

>

> Well, I must turn of the computer and get some sleep. I look forward to any

insights that you could share.

>

July 21, 2009

Hi,

I would really recommend the ProEFAs from Nordic Naturals. They have certainly

helped my daughter. I had started giving her the fish oils when she was 2 yrs 2

months old. I have read somewhere that the ProEFAs are better for toddlers and

ProEPAs work better with young children. In my daughter's case too, ProEPA did

not really work for us but ProEFA has.

About SPEAK, we have never tried and don't plan to but from what I know, it

contains Vitamin E in very high doses (more than 2000 IU) and at those levels,

Vitamin E is toxic to the body. You are better off with the ProEFAs and the

Vitamin E can be added separately in a lower dose.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

Nikunj

>

> Hi Folks,

>

> New here and looking for answers, like everyone else I suppose. I have a 21

month old girl who has no real words that we can make out. She does make some

sounds but nothing that we're able to pick out.

>

> Our ped sent us an interesting article from Alternative Therapies. It

discusses a study done on 187 children who were non-verbal. They were given

high levels of fish oil supplements and Vitamin E with some amazing results.

The average dosage was 280 mg DHA, 695 mg EPA--both given 1-3 times per day and

400 IU Vitamin E given twice a day. I believe this is the same thing as the

SPEAK Supplements.

>

> I want very much to try supplements with my daughter but I'm torn b/w the

ProEFA/EPA or SPEAK. Any advice, experience, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

I did read a post from someone who said their child had seizures while using

SPEAK and someone else mentioned possible regression.

>

> Well, I must turn of the computer and get some sleep. I look forward to any

insights that you could share.

>

July 21, 2009

Hi ,

What are these MB-12 shots? Have not heard about them but would certainly like

to know more!

Thanks,

Nikunj

> >

> > Hi Folks,

> >

> > New here and looking for answers, like everyone else I suppose. I have a 21

month old girl who has no real words that we can make out. She does make some

sounds but nothing that we're able to pick out.

> >

> > Our ped sent us an interesting article from Alternative Therapies. It

discusses a study done on 187 children who were non-verbal. They were given

high levels of fish oil supplements and Vitamin E with some amazing results.

The average dosage was 280 mg DHA, 695 mg EPA--both given 1-3 times per day and

400 IU Vitamin E given twice a day. I believe this is the same thing as the

SPEAK Supplements.

> >

> > I want very much to try supplements with my daughter but I'm torn b/w the

ProEFA/EPA or SPEAK. Any advice, experience, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

I did read a post from someone who said their child had seizures while using

SPEAK and someone else mentioned possible regression.

> >

> > Well, I must turn of the computer and get some sleep. I look forward to any

insights that you could share.

> >

>

July 21, 2009

We use Complete Omega 3-6-9 by NN which I understand is the commercially

available version of Pro-EFA (ie. is available in stores and not just on-line).

My son is 2 and we give him a 1000 mg capsule in the morning and one in the

evening. We poke the capsule with a pin and just squirt the liquid onto a spoon

and feed to him. What dose do you give of the Pro-EFA? I think alot of the

success depends on the dose. I am worried 's is too high but he is doing

great on it. In just a few months, he now has over 50 words and is putting 2

words together. But I would love to hear what dose others are using. Thanks!

> >

> > Hi Folks,

> >

> > New here and looking for answers, like everyone else I suppose. I have a 21

month old girl who has no real words that we can make out. She does make some

sounds but nothing that we're able to pick out.

> >

> > Our ped sent us an interesting article from Alternative Therapies. It

discusses a study done on 187 children who were non-verbal. They were given

high levels of fish oil supplements and Vitamin E with some amazing results.

The average dosage was 280 mg DHA, 695 mg EPA--both given 1-3 times per day and

400 IU Vitamin E given twice a day. I believe this is the same thing as the

SPEAK Supplements.

> >

> > I want very much to try supplements with my daughter but I'm torn b/w the

ProEFA/EPA or SPEAK. Any advice, experience, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

I did read a post from someone who said their child had seizures while using

SPEAK and someone else mentioned possible regression.

> >

> > Well, I must turn of the computer and get some sleep. I look forward to any

insights that you could share.

> >

>

July 21, 2009

Hi Nikunj,

Here is some info:

http://www.autism.com/ari/newsletter/194/page3.pdf

My DD's DAN! Dr. prescribed the shots for her language delay, and we have seen a

LOT of improvement, along with her emotional interactions...she will actually

lean in, pull you towards her and give you a kiss now! She couldn't even hardly

kiss the air 6-12 months ago. She will be 3 at the end of August.

Hope this helps!

in OH

>

> Hi ,

>

> What are these MB-12 shots? Have not heard about them but would certainly like

to know more!

>

> Thanks,

>

> Nikunj

July 21, 2009

I give my son (2) the Dr. Sears Go Fish Brainy Kidz chewables. He has made some

progress in 3 weeks, but I don't think he is getting enough. Each chew has 100mg

of Omega 3. Is there something that works better and has anyone else used Dr.

Sears chews?

This fish oil thing is very confusing (ie brand, dosage, etc) I am still trying

to figure it all out.

Any advice would be helpful. Oh and also, since my son started fish oils the

sensory integration disorder has gotten worse. It is so bad I can't hardly take

him in public and simple sounds (like the dryer) are setting him off. Do you

think there is any connection?

Thanks,

Gillian

July 22, 2009

Hi ,

Could you ell me in which store can I buy Pro-EFA Omega 3,6,9 by Nordic

Naturals?

Thanks,

Ted O.

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Subject: [ ] Re: Speak Supplements vs. ProEFA and EPA

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 11:24 AM