07.03.11
Ascenta Introduces NutraSea Kids, The Most Complete and Delicious Omega-3 For Children
March 7, 2011 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Ascenta, the industry leader in omega-3 essential fatty acids, introduces NutraSea Kids, the most complete and delicious omega-3 supplement specifically formulated for children, with ideal ratios of EPA, DHA, GLA and Vitamin D and a taste that kids love.
NutraSea Kids is the most complete omega-3 for children. It is rich in important EPA and DHA omega-3 essential fatty acids, and the omega-6 GLA, which, when combined with EPA, plays a crucial role in early childhood development[ii]. Research has shown omega-3 and -6 to be beneficial for brain function, concentration and behavior in children.
NutraSea Kids also contains an optimal dose of vitamin D3, which has been shown to help the body absorb calcium, important for growing children as it helps build strong bones . The main source of vitamin D is sunlight, so many people, including children, are deficient in vitamin D , even during the summer months, due to the limited sun exposure and use of sunscreen.
“Essential fatty acids and vitamin D are critically important for kids’ development, but they need to enjoy taking them as this will guarantee compliance,” says Marc St-Onge, president of Ascenta. “NutraSea Kids has a Very Berry flavor kids love. And, because it is a liquid supplement it can be added to smoothies, milkshakes, yogurt and other kids’ favorites, avoiding softgels and capsules altogether.”
“Just one teaspoon of NutraSea Kids will provide children with the omega-3 and the vitamin D they need to stay healthy,” continues St-Onge. “Parents also feel good knowing they are giving their children the purest product available because they can check independent quality test results for each lot for themselves on the Ascenta website.”
Just one daily teaspoon (5ml) of NutraSea Kids provides 560 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, with 320 mg EPA, 200 mg DHA and 50 mg of GLA along with 500 IU of vitamin D. NutraSea Kids contains only natural ingredients and omega-3 and -6 sourced from sustainable fish species. NutraSea Kids uses a unique green tea antioxidant to protect against oxidation and retain its great taste through the entire shelf life.
NutraSea Kids, like all other Ascenta products, is certified by Pure Check, the company’s industry-leading quality analysis program, through which each lot of product is independently tested for quality, purity and label claims. Quality test results are posted online at www.ascentahealth.com for consumers to see. Ascenta is the only natural health products manufacturer to offer this level of transparency to the consumer.
About Ascenta Health Ltd.
Ascenta is a leading manufacturer of natural health products. Headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, the company develops, produces and markets omega-3 supplements for human and animal health. Its human products under the NutraSea and NutraVege brand have a dominant 43 per cent share of the Canadian market. Ascenta products are sold throughout North America, Europe and Asia. www.ascenta.ca
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For more information, please contact:
Alexandra Orozco - Ascenta
902-435-7329 ext. 226
E-mail: aorozco@ascentahealth.com
[ii] Richardson A, Montgomery P. The Oxford-Durham study: a randomized, controlled trial of dietary supplementation with fatty acids in children with developmental coordination disorder. Pediatrics. 2005;115(5):1360-6.
I 1Journal of Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics, Volume 28, Pages 82-91
II Office of Dietary Supplements – http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asp
III Gordon CM, DePeter KC, Feldman HA. Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Healthy Adolescents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med., 2004;158(6):531-537.