| Shaklee has just announced a new line of products. | | | | age 5, a child's brain is over 3 times larger than it was |
| These are products for children and are called the | | | | at birth. DHA supports brain health and normal brain |
| ShakleeKids line. One of the new products that is being | | | | function, including memory, focus, concentration, and |
| offered is a DHA dietary supplement called Mighty | | | | attention. At birth, DHA makes up about 97% of all the |
| Smart. Mighty Smart contains the essential omega-3 | | | | omega-3 fatty acids in the brain and 93% in the retina. |
| fatty acid DHA and comes in a convenient and tasty | | | | To help maintain these levels, kids should consume |
| orange flavored chew. This is very important, as the | | | | DHA on a regular basis. The critical need for DHA in |
| normal DHA sources for children come in foods that | | | | children's development is well understood, but is not |
| are not typically enjoyed by young kids (fish and liver). | | | | well known by a lot of parents. |
| What is DHA? Why is it important? | | | | How Much DHA do children need? |
| DHA is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that plays | | | | Studies show that some kids are not getting enough |
| many roles in supporting early brain and vision | | | | of this important brain nutrient, which is prevalent in fish |
| development. Among other things, it promotes | | | | and certain meats such as liver. Not only do kids dislike |
| cell-to-cell communication and supports the production | | | | the taste of such foods, parents fear the health risks |
| of brain chemicals that control mood and behavior. | | | | that are associated with most seafood. Most children |
| Shortages of certain brain chemicals have been | | | | do not get enough DHA from diet alone. Studies in the |
| shown to be a factor in children with Attention Deficit | | | | U.S. have found that the majority get only 20-40 mg a |
| Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity | | | | day. Mighty Smart provides 100 mg of DHA per chew, |
| Disorder (ADHD). It is very important for all young | | | | which is the level that healthy developing children |
| children to have a diet that provides all essential | | | | require. |
| nutrients. This is very difficult to do for all required | | | | DHA is obtained from omega-3 oil that meets |
| vitamins and minerals--especially for young children. | | | | Shaklee's high standards for purity and potency. Mighty |
| This is why a regimen of dietary supplements is | | | | Smart has no artificial colors, sweeteners, or |
| strongly recommended for all children. | | | | preservatives and includes natural orange flavor. |
| Children's brains develop very quickly after birth. By | | | | |