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Equazen® Chews

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Easy and tasty way to support healthy brain development in children1-4

Key ingredient: Essential fatty acids

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Help improve attention and concentration1,2

By helping increase attention span and focus

Help improve learning capabilities3

Such as reading, writing and drawing

Support brain functions4

By providing necessary essential fatty acids support for brain development

Product Description

Product description

Is your child’s inquisitive nature starting to blossom? Instead of just physically exploring everything, they are now wondering why things are the way they are. During this stage of their life, it’s important to give their brain the “fuel” it needs to develop. Essential fatty acids (EFA) is a crucial part of this development. Adding Equazen®  to their diet provides EFA supplementation that may help provide benefits of increased concentration and improved learning capabilities.

At this point, your child may have also graduated from the Equazen® toddler-friendly liquid formulation and/or may now prefer chewable capsules that still eliminate the need for swallowing, and might make them feel a bit more grown up.

Equazen® Chews contain all the proven ingredients that the Equazen® range provide, all in one tasty strawberry bite-size chew (available in clear or red capsules).  

Some people with ADHD have low blood and plasma levels of ω3-PUFAs.5–7 Such a deficiency may affect brain function and development.8 Therefore, increasing the intake of ω3-PUFAs, through PUFA-rich diets or omega supplementation, could address this potential deficiency and improve ADHD symptoms. The theorised modes of action remain tentative, but include:-

  • Increased serotonin and dopamine concentrations, which may alter neurotransmission and cell survival.9,10
  • Interaction with surface or intracellular fatty-acid receptors to change the composition of cell membrane phospholipids in the central nervous system.11
  • Reduction of oxidative stress, which can be increased in individuals with ADHD.11
  • Reduced inflammation; ω3-PUFAs, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are essential nutrients that reduce inflammatory factors.8 Inflammation has been correlated with certain psychiatric conditions,  including ADHD.12

Equazen®  has been researched in multiple clinical studies involving both mainly children and also adults.  The evidence demonstrates the beneficial effects of the Equabalance ratio of EPA:DHA:GLA = 9:3:1  used in the Equazen® range, with significant improvement in concentration and learning development including patients with ADHD, ADD, Dyspraxia and Dyslexia. 3, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18

Research & Evidence

Research & Evidence

Equazen®  Chews: Key Ingredients

Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential fatty acids that are vital for good health. Since your body is unable to produce some of these essential fatty acids, they must be obtained through your diet.3

Equazen® is a unique composition with a scientifically proven ratio of EPA:DHA:GLA = 9:3:1, which has been proven to help improve cognitive functions in children who had learning difficulties.2 EPA, DHA, and GLA all play an important role in brain development.4,5

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Dosage & Directions

Recommended dosage & directions

Equazen® Chews:
Suitable for use in children aged 3 years onwards

Starting dose:
Take 6 chews per day for the first 3 months.

Maintenance dose:
Take 2 chews per day thereafter.
Always read the label and follow the instructions for use.

Safety:
Equazen® Chews is well tolerated. Tolerability data from clinical investigations as well as the post-marketing experience support the safety profile of Equazen formulations.

Equazen® gelatine used in the clear chews is certified halal.

Active ingredients

Active ingredients

Essential fatty acids (EPA, DHA & GLA)

Each chew contains:

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) 400mg of which:
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 93mg
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 29mg
Omega-6 fatty acids (Evening primrose oil, Oenothera blennies L.) of which:
GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) 10mg

References

References

  1. Sinn N and Bryan J. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2007;28(2):82-91.
  2. Sinn N et al. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2008;78(4-5):311-26.
  3. Richardson AJ et al. Pediatrics. 2005 May;115(5):1360-6.
  4. Kidd PM. Altern Med Rev. 2007 Sep;12(3):207-27.
  5. Innis SM. J Nutr. 2007 Apr;137(4):855-9.

Food for thought:

Is swallowing pills an issue for your child? Learn more about Equazen® chews to supplement their essential fatty acids intake without the hassle of swallowing a pill.

Our Source to Patient journey

We take great pride in our unique Omega-3 with Omega-6 food supplements and use only the best ingredients and pharmaceutical standard processing techniques, in order to maintain the high quality that our customers have come to expect over the years.