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Ovegha D3 Kids is India’s only 100% Vegan, Plant-based Omega-3 DHA + Vitamin D3. Ovegha D3 Kids is formulated to support the development and functionality of the brain, eyes, heart, healthy bones, and immunity throughout childhood.
The DHA we use is extracted from non-genetically modified microalgae. It is produced in an FDA-inspected facility with controls in place to ensure the highest quality through all stages, right from initial algal cell cultures to highly purified oil-rich DHA. Vitamin D3 is derived from plant-based Lichens.
Ovegha D3 Kids comes in a kids’ favorite orange flavor and offers 250mg of pure DHA and 600 I.U. of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) per serving – an amount that is clinically proven to be the adequate therapeutic dosage for children. Ovegha D3 Kids is more effective than regular Vitamin D2 supplements and is meant for children aged 2 and above.
Key Benefits
- Normal and optimal development of the brain and eyes.
- Helps develop mental focus and supports neurological functioning.
- Helps promote nervous system development and optimal memory function.
- Improvements in cognition and behavior.
- Building and maintenance of healthy bones.
- Increases and facilitates intestinal calcium absorption.
- Supports the immune system.
Ingredient Information
- Algal Oil (50% DHA) – 500mg
- Vitamin D3 (Vitashine™) as Cholecalciferol from Lichen – 600mcg
- OTHER INGREDIENT: Orange Oil Flavour
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Vitamin D deficiency in children can have adverse health effects like D deficiency associated with bone diseases such as rickets, and osteomalacia. In India, approximately 490 million people are vitamin D deficient of which 31% are children and adolescents [7]. A recent, multi-center study in India indicates that more than half the Indian children/adolescents were vitamin-D deficient or insufficient [6]. With the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency described in the pediatric population and the known importance of calcium in bone mineralization during this critical time of growth, reinstates that vitamin D supplementation is of paramount importance.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an important structural constituent of membranes specifically in the brain and eye. DHA makes up 30% of the brain and 50% of the retina’s structure. Its accumulation in the fetal brain takes place mainly during the last trimester of pregnancy and continues at very high rates up to the end of the second year of life [1]. In infants, DHA is important for optimal visual and cognitive development. DHA is vital for the myelination of frontal lobes and their development. DHA-rich frontal lobes are thought to be responsible for executive and higher-order cognitive activities such as planning, problem-solving, and focused attention [2].
The usual intake of DHA among toddlers and children is low and the endogenous formation of DHA also seems to be relatively low. Some studies show improvements in cognition and behavior as the result of supplementation with DHA [2].
Indian children are often found to be deficient in vitamins, micro-nutrients, and protein – but what about DHA in Kids? DHA has emerged as a front-line nutrient as it plays an integral part in the development and functionality of the brain, eyes, and heart. Its supplement is extremely important to ensure the healthy development of your child’s brain and eyes.
There is a raft of research confirming the role of DHA in IQ, memory, learning, behavior, mood, and eyesight, among various other benefits – outlining supplementation as perhaps the single most important nutrient during the growth of your child.
References:
1. Lauritzen, Lotte, et al. "DHA effects in brain development and function." Nutrients 8.1 (2016): 6.
2. Kuratko, Connye N., et al. "The relationship of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) with learning and behavior in healthy children: a review." Nutrients 5.7 (2013): 2777-2810.
6. Khadilkar, Anuradha, et al. "Vitamin D status and determinants in Indian children and adolescents: A multicentre study." Scientific Reports 12.1 (2022): 1-13.
7. Cashman, K. D., et al., in Khadilkar, Anuradha, et al. "Vitamin D status and determinants in Indian children and adolescents: A multicentre study." Scientific Reports 12.1 (2022): 1-13.
Mode of Action:
1. DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid):
- The developing brain or hippocampal neurons take up DHA and incorporates it into membrane phospholipids resulting in neurite outgrowth, synaptogenesis, and neurogenesis. DHA enhances synaptic plasticity by increasing synaptic protein expression, dendritic spine density, long-term potentiation, and neurogenesis in the hippocampus for learning and memory processing [5].
- Enhances dendritic spine levels and cognitive functions [5].
- DHA is necessary for the proper formation of phospholipids which are an essential component of the cell membrane [5].
- Regeneration of rhodopsin [8].
- Significantly increase cellular choline uptake in human retinal cells [9].
- Increase the fluidity of cell membranes and improves their ability to release neurotransmitters, therefore, promoting cell signaling.
2. Vitamin D3:
- Stimulates protein expression in the intestinal wall to promote calcium absorption [4].
- Promotes mineralization of the collagen matrix in bone [11].
- Activates the transcription of tryptophan hydroxylase-2, an enzyme that converts tryptophan to serotonin (the hormone responsible for social behaviour) in the brain [10].
- Acts as an immune modulator and modulates innate and adaptive immunity [11].
References:
3. Taylor, Sarah N. "Vitamin D in toddlers, preschool children, and adolescents." Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 76.2 (2020): 30-41.
4. Casey, Catherine, David C. Slawson, and Lindsey R. Neal. "Vitamin D supplementation in infants, children, and adolescents." American family physician 81.6 (2010): 745-748.
5. Tanaka, Kazuhiro, et al. "Effects of docosahexaenoic acid on neurotransmission." Biomolecules & therapeutics 20.2 (2012): 152-157.
8. Querques, Giuseppe, Raimondo Forte, and Eric H. Souied. "Retina and omega-3." Journal of nutrition and metabolism 2011 (2011).
9. Mun, Jonathan G., et al. "Choline and DHA in maternal and infant nutrition: synergistic implications in brain and eye health." Nutrients 11.5 (2019): 1125.
10. McClafferty, Hilary. "Pediatric Integrative Medicine: An Emerging Field of Pediatrics." (2015).
11. Aranow C. Vitamin D and the immune system. J Investig Med. 2011 Aug;59(6):881-6. doi: 10.2310/JIM.0b013e31821b8755. PMID: 21527855; PMCID: PMC3166406.
What is the suggested use of Ovegha D3 Kids?
As a dietary supplement. Consume one serving at night before bed, or as directed by your physician. OVEGHA D3 Kids can also be added to the kids’ favorite beverage. One serving offers 250mg DHA + 600 I.U. of D3 every day. Safe for children aged 2 and above.
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Good and Safe Supplement for kids and sportspersons, my kids were low on D3. But now there parameters are within the range after they started taking Univeds Ovegha D3 now they are just in The maintenance dose
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Nice ovegha dh3 formula for kids .I like and I ask for the peaple of India to make their baby healthy nd use only Indian top brand ..
good product, but quantity of med seems lesser when compared to dosage and price.
I tried Unived B complex and b12 and D3 supplements and Omega DHA D3 for my son. I think your products are really good. Personally I feel much reduced fatigue, improvement in energy levels and mental health after taking the supplements. Plus for someone who has gastric issues with vit B supplements, Unived supplements were so light on my system. I am yet to test my levels in the lab but I am very positive they would be sufficiently elevated. Thanks for the good products. Highly recommended.
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