Good day, Mr. Pharmacist.
Is it important nowadays to supplement children with omega-3 in the form of supplements? How can I identify a quality product?
Thank you for the response.
In general, supplementation is necessary in situations where a regular diet is insufficient to provide the body with the required nutrients. Regarding the importance of omega-3 fats, it is essential not only to ensure their minimum intake according to reference values but also to consider their ratio to omega-6 fats, which are commonly in excess. This is true for all age categories, including children. If fatty fish are not a regular part of the diet, an omega-3 deficiency is most likely to occur, and supportive supplementation should be implemented in such cases. The quality of these products is very difficult to define because there are numerous criteria for their evaluation—thus, it depends on the individual user which combination they prefer. Considering the environmental burden, marine algae have emerged as very advantageous sources in recent years; however, they are slightly more expensive than fish oil supplements. It is always beneficial for the product to contain antioxidants, which stabilize omega-3s and simultaneously have the ability to support their metabolism in the body.
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.