DHA & Kids: A Smart Supplement | Parenting
6 months to 2 years
Benefit: DHA jump starts the production of a hormone that's crucial for brain development during this time of rapid growth.
How much: 100 mg daily or more from foods marked DHA-enriched, like some yogurt, cereal, and -- once your child turns 1 -- milk and eggs. And serve wild Alaskan salmon, the best natural food source that's also low in mercury. Up to four 1- to 2-ounce servings a week is safe.
Kids 2 to 5 years
Benefit: Low levels of DHA in children have been linked to an increased risk of ADHD, vision problems, and depression.
How much: 200 mg daily or more from DHA-enriched foods (see above) and wild Alaskan salmon (up to four 3-ounce servings per week).
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