Fish oil was in the New York Times today. The article discussed the possibility of fish oil containing high levels of mercury. The gist of the article is that after many studies most fish oil supplements found on the market do not contain significant levels of mercury. Fish oil dosage can be limited should you think this is a concern.
Diets rich in fish oils can help boost children’s immune system. This recent report in the Journal of Pediatrics gives more support for us fish oil proselytizers. My only fear, with children, in giving them lots of fish are the potential toxins. This is why I prefer supplements for myself (good supplements strip toxins out). I do not know of any supplement for children with the appropriate fish oil dosage. Fish oil can thin the blood and certain supplements have toxins determinal to children’s health, so be sure to consult your doctor before even considering such an action.
