Eskimo Kids
Why take fish oil?
It provides benefits you can rely on with peace of mind.
With a quality fish oil supplement, you can get all the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from fresh fish, without potential exposure to mercury and other heavy metals.
Omega-3s are important - but often missing - element of the American diet.
The omega-3s in fish oil support heart, brain, and joint health for your growing children.†
Why use Eskimo Kids?
Clinically studied, whole oil benefits.
Eskimo Kids is a unique, stable fish oil supplement that has been shown in extensive clinical research to support cognitive development, heart, and joint health.†
More of the fatty acids kids need.†
This product showed clinically-studied support for focus and attention in kids.†
A natural source of EPA/DHA and vitamin D.
Most kids don't get the omega-3 fatty acids they need through diet alone. The exclusive manufacturing process for Eskimo Kids preserves beneficial whole-oil ingredients and Omega-3 concentrations.
Great Tutti-Frutti flavor, free from the unpleasant fishy aftertaste found with other fish oils and EPA/DHA products.
Stable, quality fish oil.
Eskimo Kids is contains Eskimo-3 fish oil, which is up to 10 times more stable than 4 leading U.S. fish oil products.** That means that rancid oxidation is not a problem!
Children 1-12 years old: take 1 teaspoon (5mL) daily with a meal or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. No refrigeration required. Protect from light and high temperatures. May refrigerate if preferred.
Description
Eskimo Kids contains a full spectrum of beneficial omega fatty acids in a flavored liquid supplement designed specifically for children. Sourced from purified oils, including a unique, stable fish oil that has not been chemically modified or processed, Eskimo Kids has been shown in clinical testing to support healthy focus and concentration.† Free from any unpleasant fish aftertaste, children enjoy the tutti-frutti taste, increasing Eskimo Kids' rate of compliance and acceptance.
Eskimo Kids:
* Clinically studied
* Over 10 times more stable than other leading fish oil products
* Free of mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)
* Source of full spectrum omega fatty acids:omega-3, -6, and -9
Introduction
Fatty acids are a component of lipids (fats). Certain types of fatty acids are essential for humans, meaning that they are necessary for certain body functions, but cannot be synthesized by the human body and therefore must be consumed in the diet.1 Human essential fatty acids include both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The omega-3 family of fatty acids consists of á-linolenic acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). á-linolenic is found in certain plant and seeds (olive, canola, nut, soybean and flaxseed). A potent source of both EPA and DHA is fish oil (oily fish, i.e. sardine, mackerel, tuna and salmon).2
Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, is found in vegetable and seed oils (i.e. canola, nut and flaxseed). The major products of linoleic acid are the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, arachondonic (ARA) and dihomo-ã-linolenic acids (DGLA).2
Oleic acid (omega-9 fatty acids) is the third major category of fatty acids; however, oleic acid, while associated with significant health benefits, is not considered essential for humans.2
The classification of 3, 6, or 9 refers to the placement of carbon bonds in the molecular structure of the acids. Saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated describes the number of carbon bonds and the presence of hydrogen atoms.2
Table 1 summarizes commons lipids and their classifications.
Category* Description Source
Saturated fatty acids No carbon-carbon double bonds; all bonds saturated with hydrogen Beef, pork, lamb, whole milk, butter, cheese
Monounsaturated fatty acids (Omega-9 fatty acids) One carbon-carbon double bond Olive and Canola oils
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega-3,-6 fatty acids) Two or more carbon-carbon double bonds Fish, Corn, Soybean, and Sunflower oil
*Note: all fats contain a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Classification is determined by the fatty acids present in the greatest concentration.
How Does It Work?
Essential fatty acids belong to the class of fatty acids called polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and are involved in numerous physiological functions. Intake of fatty acids is of particular importance during pregnancy and for children as they grow to adulthood. However, most Western diets contain an imbalanced intake of these fatty acids. Typical intake ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 is generally >10:1, while primitive human diets consisted of a 1:1 ratio.3
Children may also metabolize fatty acids differently from adults. An excess of omega-3 fatty acids may suppress the blood levels of omega-6 fatty acids in children. Therefore, they both need to part of the diet and/or supplement.†4
Together, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in healthy cognitive development, as well as neurological growth and development.† In addition, omega-3 fatty acids also support cardiovascular, respiratory, skin, immune, and musculoskeletal health.† Omega-9 fatty acids are beneficial due to their antioxidant activity.†5 Eskimo Kids also contains vitamin D, which is important for healthy metabolism of calcium and phosphorus and bone mineralization.†6
Eskimo Kids and Neurological Support†
Children can be picky eaters, leading to inadequate diets, and may not receive all the nutrients they need for optimum health. Because childhood is a time of rapid brain development, it is important that nutritional needs are met. With as many as 5 percent of the schoolchildren having trouble focusing and concentrating in class, experts have determined that nutrition can affect a child's potential to learn.7,8
An omega fatty acid supplement, containing key fatty acids from whole fish oil, has been shown to support healthy cognitive function.† Eskimo Kids was utilized in a recent study looking at skin and cognitive health.† Children aged 1-15 (mean age, 7.5 years) were given 5 mL of the omega oil combination for 4 months. A significant improvement in both cognitive function and skin health was shown.†9
A total of 104 Australian children aged 7-12 years participated in a randomized, placebo controlled double-blind intervention study to determine the effect of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on healthy cognitive function. For 15 weeks, the children took PUFAs alone, PUFAs with micronutrients, or placebo. To properly determine the true effect, the children's cognitive abilities were assessed by use of established test measurement scales. Parental perception of the children's cognition during the trial was provided on the Conners Parent Rating Scale (CPRS) in both groups of parents. The results showed that the children's cognition was significantly supported with use of PUFA supplementation.†10
Omega Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Support†
Published clinical research has shown that supplementation with the identical natural, stable fish oil, at the same dosage that is found in Eskimo Kids, helps to support cardiovascular health.† This randomized trial is the first to investigate the effects of omega fatty acids on blood pressure and the lipid profile in infancy. Healthy term infants to nine-month old infants were randomly assigned to 5 mL fish oil daily or no fish oil for 3 months and to 2 different milk types. Before and after the intervention, blood pressure was measured with an oscillometric device, and blood was sampled for analysis of plasma lipid profile. At 12 months of age, infants administered fish oil had healthy blood pressure readings already within normal levels than the infants not administered fish oil.† The omega fatty acids also supported healthy blood lipid and triglyceride levels already within normal levels.† The researchers concluded that the observed effects of this omega fatty acid research are in accordance with findings in adults.11
Omega Fatty Acids and Immune Support†
The DHA and EPA fatty acids found in natural, stable fish oil, support a healthy immune system.† Researchers from Copenhagen University and the Technical University of Denmark conducted a study in 64 healthy infants. For three months starting at nine months of age, the children received one of three diets: cow's milk, commercially prepared infant formula, or infant formula fortified with fish oil. The natural, stable fish oil used in the study is the exact same form and dose as that found in Eskimo Kids. The researchers tested the babies' blood before and after the study period, and found one major difference between the three groups. Infants fed the fish oil fortified formula had much higher levels of INF-gamma, a key biological marker for maturation of young immune systems.†12
In a previous study, the same researchers recruited 122 nursing mothers whose fish intake fell below the population average. The women were randomized into two groups: one was given capsules containing 1.5 grams of omega-3's from fish oil; the other group received a placebo (encapsulated olive oil). The mothers took the capsules through the first four months of nursing. Blood samples were obtained from the nursing infants at four months and 24 months. The results demonstrated that blood levels of the immunity marker INF-gamma were four times higher in the children of the women who took the fish oil, compared with the offspring of the women given the placebo.†13
Eskimo Kids Bioavailability†
In a clinical study, 113 children between the ages of 1 and 15 were given 5 ml Eskimo Kids daily for 4 months. Lab work completed at the study's end showed that the total omega-3 fatty acids in the children's blood increased by 56 percent, EPA by 138 percent, and DHA by 50 percent.†9
Eskimo Kids and Dietary Fish
The health benefits of fish containing omega-3 fatty acids have clearly been established.† According to the American Heart Association (AHA), individuals should consume at least two servings of fatty fish per week. For people who desire additional support, the AHA recommends one gram (0.04 ounces) of fatty fish each day. For the support of healthy triglyceride levels that are already within normal limits, the AHA recommends eating 2 to 4 grams (0.07-0.14 ounces)of fatty fish daily.†14
While the AHA's recommendations are clearly intended to improve human health, there are several concerns. The amount of fish needed to be consumed is quite large. The following chart shows how much fish would need to be eaten each day:
Fish equivalency chart
Amounts of seafood necessary to provide adequate amounts of DHA + EPA (based on USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory information):
Fish Ounces/day
anchovies 1.4
herring 1.5-2
sardines 2-3
scallops 2.5-12
mackerel 2-8.5
tuna (fresh) 2.5-12
tuna (white) 4
tuna (light) 12
haddock 8.5
halibut 15
flounder 15-20
cod (Atlantic) 7.5-42.5
catfish 12.5
clams 17.5
salmon 7.5-42.5
cod (Pacific) 23
There are also concerns regarding methyl mercury content. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), while fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet, nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of methyl mercury. Larger fish that have lived longer have the highest levels of methyl mercury because they've had more time to accumulate it. These large fish (swordfish, shark, king mackerel, and tilefish) pose the greatest risk. As mercury can harm an unborn baby or young child's developing nervous system, the agencies issued an advisory for fish consumption by pregnant women and young children.15
1. Do not eat Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, or Tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury.
2. Eat up to 12 ounces (2 average meals) a week of a variety of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury.
3. Check local advisories about the safety of fish caught by family and friends in your local lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. If no advice is available, eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) per week of fish you catch from local waters, but don't consume any other fish during that week.
Eskimo Kids Purity and Stability
Eskimo Kids is free from harmful levels of mercury, lead, and other heavy metals. It is free from harmful levels of DDT, PCBs, or dioxin (a widely used toxic preservative). In addition, fish oils may be modified to artificially boost the concentration of DHA and EPA. Recent studies have demonstrated that chemically modified fish oils are the least stable.16 Unstable fish oil can cause an increase in malondialdehyde, a marker of free radical formation in the blood and tissues.17 Eskimo Kids contains natural levels of DHA and EPA and is over 10 times more stable than other leading fish oil products.†
Conclusion
From the 1950s, when omega-3 fatty acids were first isolated, to the ongoing research being conducted at Cardinova International in Uppsala, Sweden, there have been approximately 14,000 published papers and 8,000 human studies on the health supportive benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids in Eskimo Kids. In addition to omega-3 fatty acids, Eskimo Kids also provides omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, which are critical for the optimal growth and development in children.† The presence of vitamin D supports bone health, which is important to growing bodies.†
Free from any unpleasant fishy aftertaste, Eskimo Kids has a high rate of compliance and acceptance. Manufactured under strict quality control with guaranteed potency, purity, and quality and backed by decades of clinical research, Eskimo Kids provides outstanding nutritional support for children.†
Recommendations
Children 1-12 years old: take 1 teaspoon (5mL) daily with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Precautions
If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.
How Is It Supplied?
* 291001; 3.5 fl oz. (105 mL)
Storage Recommendations
Store at controlled room temperature, 59° to 86°F (15° – 30°C).
References
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2. Wardlaw G, Hampl J. Perspectives in Nutrition. 7th ed. New York, NY. McGraw Hill. 2007:193-199.
3. Wathes DC, Abayasekara DR, Aitken RJ. Polyunsaturated fatty acids in male and female reproduction. Biol Reprod. 2007 Aug;77(2):190-201.
4. Saldeen AS, Saldeen T. Effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids in children. Medikament. 2002; 3(3):65-68.
5. Owen RW, Giacosa A, Hull WE, Haubner R, Würtele G, Spiegelhalder B, Bartsch H. Olive-oil consumption and health: the possible role of antioxidants. Lancet Oncol. 2000 Oct;1:107-12.
6. Fleming T., ed. Vitamin D. In: PDR® for Nutritional Supplements. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company; 2001: 498-505.
7. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. National Institute of Mental Health. Available at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/adhd/complete-publication.shtml. Accessed September 16, 2008.
8. Liu J, Raine A, Venables PH, Dalais C, Mednick SA. Malnutrition at age 3 years and lower cognitive ability at age 11 years: independence from psychosocial adversity. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003 Jun;157(6):593-600.
9. Krabbe Logan V, Lydeking-Olsen E, Saldeen T. Eskimo Kids: Bioavailability, consumer accept and effect - a pilot study in 133 children for 4 months.
10. Sinn N, Bryan J. Effect of supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty acids and micronutrients on learning and behavior problems associated with child ADHD. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2007;28:82-91.
11. Damsgaard CT, Schack-Nielsen L, Michaelsen KF, Fruekilde MB, Hels O, Lauritzen L. Fish oil affects blood pressure and the plasma lipid profile in healthy Danish infants. J Nutr. 2006;136:94-9.
12. Damsgaard CT, Lauritzen L, Kjaer TM, Holm PM, Fruekilde MB, Michaelsen KF, Frøkiaer H. Fish oil supplementation modulates immune function in healthy infants. J Nutr. 2007 Apr;137(4):1031-6.
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14. The American Heart Association. Fish and Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Accessed on March 27, 2008. Available at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4632
15. US Food and Drug Administration. What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish. 2004 EPA and FDA Advice For: Women Who Might Become Pregnant, Women Who are Pregnant, Nursing Mothers, and Young Children. Accessed on March 27, 2008. Available at: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/admehg3.html
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17. Saldeen T, Wallin R, Marklinder I. Effects of a Small Dose of Stable Fish Oil Substituted for Margarine in Bread on Plasma Phospholipid Fatty Acids and Serum Triglycerides. Nutr Res. 1998;18:1483-1492.
Ingredients
Amount/Serving %DV
Calories 40
Calories from Fat 40
Total Fat 5g <1%**
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%**
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 100IU 25%
Eskimo-3® brand Fish Oil providing omega-3 fatty acids 800mg *
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 270mg *
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 180mg *
Canola Oil Containing: (Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Alpha-Linolenic Acid) 2g *
This product does not contain
* artificial coloring
* artificial flavoring
* artificial preservatives
* corn
* dairy products
* gluten
* milk
* salt
* sugar
* wheat
* yeast
This product contains natural ingredients; color variations are normal.
Notes
If taking prescription drugs, consult with your healthcare practitioner prior to use.
Manufactured by Cardinova International Uppsala, Sweden
Distributed by an FDA-registered Drug Establishment.
Eskimo-3® is a registered trademark of Cardinova Aktiebolag.
**Based on 2000 calorie diet.Other Ingredients: natural and artificial flavors, mixed tocopherols (antioxidant), soy lecithin, ascorbyl palmitate (antioxidant), and soybean oil.
UPC Codes: 871791002524 | 
