Nutrilite™ Kids Omega-3 – frequently asked questions

PRODUCT

What are the benefits of the product?

NUTRILITETM Kids Omega-3 contains nutrients which support the brain function and the healthy growth of your children’s bones in a delicious way.AB Each yummy soft chew contains a combination of high-quality ingredients and fish oil from sustainable sources. The product has a great mixed fruit taste (perfect masking of fishy taste and fishy after-taste). NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 contains the omega-3 fatty acid DHA. This contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function. The product also contains vitamin D which is needed for orderly growth and development of bones.

A. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid which contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA.
B. For children, vitamin D is needed for normal growth and for the development of bones.

Who can use the product?

NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 is mainly for children aged 4+. It can also be used by adults who are looking for alternatives to capsules and tablets.

INGREDIENTS

Omega-3 fatty acids – Source of Fish

What is the main source of omega-3 fatty acids in the product?

NUTRILITETM Kids Omega-3 contains omega-3 fatty acids only from one source which is fish oil.

What type of fish are used in this product?

The types of fish which are used in NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 are:
Anchovy (Engraulis ringens and Engraulis encrasicolus), Sardine (Sardina pilchardus), Mackerel (Scomber colias and Scomber japonicus).

How are the omega-3 fatty acids turned into an emulsion? Technical background of the special matrix?

An important feature of the soft chews is the ability to combine both oil and water-soluble ingredients in one chew. Due to this preemulsified delivery form the soft chews are dispersed uniformly in the gastric juices. Therefore, the absorption of EPA + DHA is significantly higher compared with normal soft gel capsules, where the oil and water enter the stomach separately.

Why does the product only contain 215 mg DHA while the recommendation of the daily intake is 250 mg?

NUTRILITETM Kids Omega-3 is a food supplement which supports a healthy diet, and which is not meant to replace a healthy diet at all. The product is addressed to parents who are focusing on a healthy diet for their kids and who are looking for a yummy product which delivers additional omega-3 fatty acids to their kids’ diet. That is why – NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 contains 215 mg DHA instead of the full 250 mg DHA which is required per day for beneficial effects.

VITAMIN D – SOURCE OF VITAMIN D

Why does the product contain vitamin D as well as omega-3 fatty acids?

NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 not only supports the functioning of the brain with omega-3 fatty acids but also the healthy growth of children’s bones with valuable vitamin D. Children between the ages of four and eight increase their body height on average by 25% and that is why the support of healthy bone growth is also important.

What is the main source of vitamin D?

There is only one source of vitamin D in NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3, which is sheep wool grease (lanolin).

SUGAR

Why does the product contain sugar?

As parents do not want to force their children to take food supplements, it is crucial that the product tastes good. The taste barrier of a product which contains fish oil is even higher compared to other products. In order to provide great taste and to mask the fish taste in an effective way, NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 contains natural sugar for a sweet taste. 

OTHERS

Which fruit taste does the product have?

NUTRILITETM Kids Omega-3 has a mixed fruit taste – you can taste citrus fruits and other tropical fruits as well. The taste is fresh and smooth and not sour at all.

Does the product contain any artificial flavours, colourants or preservatives?

No, NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 does not contain any artificial flavours, colourants or preservatives.

Is there any iodine in the product?

No, there no added iodine as an ingredient in NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 but there could be a negligible amount of iodine that comes naturally with the fish oil, but this is not standardised. If someone is not sure because there are some health conditions, we always recommend contacting their pediatrician or doctor.

PACKAGING, CHEWS

Secondary Pack (Carton Box)

What is the source of the wrapping for the soft chews?

NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 soft chews are sold in aluminum blisters which are packed in a carton box. We recommend throwing the empty packaging in a paper refuse container. The rules for waste separation are different in each country – please follow your local waste rules.

Primary Pack (Blister)

Why did you launch the product in an aluminum blister which is not environmentally friendly?

NUTRILITETM decided that the taste is key in order to convince children to take the product on a regular base. The soft chews are the perfect format to offer a high-quality product with a great taste.

The soft chews can only be sold in an aluminum blister as this packaging can secure an oxygen & humidity barrier, which again secures:
• the taste of the soft chews,
• the fact that the soft chews stay soft
• And the fact that the soft chews are easy for use on-the-go (blister is perforated).

Soft Chews

Why did you choose for soft chews?

Traditional omega-3 capsules contain fish oil, but they are not appreciated by kids due their strong fishy smell and fishy after-taste. NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 soft chews contain sustainable fish oil in a special way – the special formula turns omega-3 fatty acids into an emulsion which stays dispersed in the gastric juice.

PRODUCTION; EXISTING PRODUCT

Which kind of certificates, quality systems etc. does the product have?

The following certificates are available for NUTRILITETM Kids
Omega-3: Friend of the Sea, HACCP (as required by law), fish oil
complies with GOED ( https://goedomega3.com/, https://friendofthesea.org/).

CONSUMPTION

Usage Moment

What is the best time to take the soft chews? With a meal? In the morning?

We recommend taking NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 soft chews with a meal because the absorption of the fat-soluble ingredients works better in combination with food.

Is it okay to take the soft chews together with NUTRILITE Chewable Multivitamin?

Yes, you can take the NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 soft chews in combination with NUTRILITE Multivitamin chews.

Target Groups

Is the product suitable for vegetarians?

No, NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 is not suitable for vegetarians as the product contains fish oil and bovine gelatin.

Is the product suitable for vegans?

No, NUTRILITETM Kids Omega-3 is not suitable for vegans as the product contains fish oil and bovine gelatin.

Does the product contain gluten?

NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 does not contain any ingredients that contain gluten.
But as the product has not been tested for gluten, we are not allowed to use the claim “gluten-free.

Does the product contain lactose?

No, NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 does not contain lactose.

Does this product contain allergen ingredients?

Yes, NUTRILITE Kids Omega-3 contains the allergen ingredient fish oil.
You can find all ingredients in the list of ingredients on the packaging. All allergenic ingredients are in bold.

Is this product kosher or halal?

The manufacturing facility is not Halal/Kosher certified. We have a Halal certificate for gelatin and a Halal and Kosher certificate for vitamin D.

OTHERS

Claims

What does “Friend of the Sea” certification mean?

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Friend of the Sea is currently a project of the World Sustainability Organization, an international trademark registered with a humanitarian and environmental conservation mission. Friend of the Sea has become a well renowned certification standard for products and services which respect and protect the marine environment. The certification awards sustainable practices in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishmeal and Omega-3 Fish Oil. Friend of the Sea also promotes pilot projects related to restaurants, sustainable shipping, whale and dolphin-watching, aquaria, ornamental fish, UV creams and others. Friend of the Sea is the only sustainable fisheries certification programme recognised and supervised globally by a National Accreditation Body (https://friendofthesea.org/). Several benchmarks have confirmed the strength and reliability of the Friend of the Sea certification and chain of custody. The soft chews, produced by the Norwegian manufacturer Vitux AS, are certified by Friend of the Sea.