LKS Report post Posted July 28, 2005 Hi I'm thinking of starting my 8 year old daughter on this. Her behaviour and attention span is getting worse and she is working at about 2 years behind her peers. Her diet is very limited pasta chicken white bread that sort of thing, so I'm sure taking these supplements would not do any harm. She is also taking anti-epileptic medication can anyone tell me if this would be ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TylersMum Report post Posted July 29, 2005 Yes, I did. He hated the taste of it - I bought the citrus one, so I "hid" it in some milk. He drank it no problem but 2 minutes later threw up everywhere. Its very oily. If you can get your child to take it, I'm sure it is good stuff, but my son just couldn't cope with it, I think it was the denseness of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted July 29, 2005 hi all, just to keep you updated.. m loves the taste i just say it's vitamins to keep him healthy, he seems ok with that explanation. no difference as yet, but i will carry it on and let you all know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
invent 10 things b4 breakfast Report post Posted July 29, 2005 To all those who's kids don't like the fishy taste or oily texture of the liquid - have you tried the Eye Q Smooth? It's a yogurt texture and tastes and smells like fruits of the forset, you don't have to keep it in the fridge like the liquid and it comes in premeasured sachets, just like a frube "type" yoghurt. My son loves them with his breakfast, even though he got on fine with the liquid I changed to these because of their convienience. Downside is that they do cost a bit extra you can get them from Boots and they are always on 3 for 2 offer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squishychick Report post Posted August 8, 2005 Thanks for the info on eye q smooth. Just contacted them as we have a real problem with citrus and anyother fruit flavour (but he likes yoghurt) and they have said they will send me a sample. If he likes it it's worth the extra as we have seen a difference in behaviour with it (and without it ) Just wish it could be got on prescription from the doctor but they won't prescribe it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesleyc Report post Posted August 8, 2005 Hi, M has been using the capsule form of Eye Q for about 18 months. He is very happy to take them (without anything to drink ) - although I know that they have proven a bit too big to swallow for some other kids. There has been a marked improvement in his ability to concentrate, so we think it has been well worth the expense! At least with Boots you can stock up using their 3 for 2 deal - buy in store or online. Three of the 180 capsules lasted approx. a year so only need to worry about that once a year!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted August 8, 2005 Hello I tell my little boy that he is getting his fish medicine. He has been taking it for a quite a while now and there is a very very notable difference in his behaviour and language. Elaine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted August 9, 2005 Hi, to all those whose children don't like the taste of eye q or find the capsules too large to swallow. I can't recommend highly enough the morepa mini. They come in a very small capsule which is very easy for a child to swallow. They can be opened up and the liquid (strawberry flavoured) put in drinks or yoghurts. But I'd say the capsules are small enough for this not to be necessary. Also, they only need to take two a day as the concentration of omega 3's are very high in each capsule. Also, it takes about 3 months for them to reach full affect, so it's important to remain patient while waiting for improvements. There is an autism treatment evaluation check list you can fill in prior to intervention and afterwards to guage improvement (sometimes the change is too gradual for us to be fully aware). http://www.healing-arts.org/children/ATEC.htm (autism treatment evaluation check list) Lauren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted August 9, 2005 Thanks for the link Lauren. M's been on the eye q supplement for around a month now, but only began seriously (as in made sure he had the correct amount every day :rolleyes ) for the past couple of weeks. I've stocked up on the boots two for three, but the tablets sound like a better idea - if he'll have them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squishychick Report post Posted August 10, 2005 I contacted eye q for a sample of the eye q smooth. 2 arrived in the post today. It's something they obviously do regularly as the paperwork that came with it was telling you how to get a discount if you buy from them direct. Got that link further up the post. Might be worth a try before spending a fortune on it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted August 16, 2005 My son is now refusing to take his eye q liquid, so bought some of the smooth stuff - i had a taste of it and i though it was horrible. Bribed my son to take some. Is it ok to mix this stuff with other yoghurt or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted August 16, 2005 oh and I noticed today that Tesco are doing the eye q liquid - buy one get one free! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessie Report post Posted August 17, 2005 hi my son has been taking eye q for the past two years. We started off with the initial 6 capsules a day for three months and now he takes just two a day. I have to be honest and don't feel that they have really made any great difference. His appetite is poor due to conerta and as he is also a faddy eater, I feel it will help keep his diet a little healthier. jesie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faye Report post Posted October 10, 2005 My son has been on eye q for some time now and he takes the liquid no probs his concentration span is much much better and the speech he has got is a lot clearer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alibaly Report post Posted October 11, 2005 My 14 year old has been on it for 3 years now, it's fantastic. When I first started him on it I didn't tell anyone as I was afraid they'd think I'd lost the plot, within 6 weeks people were commenting on the changes in him - I'd seen big improvements within days. You can buy it in various flavours and forms, ie capsules, granules, liquid and a smoothie kind of thing, you can even apply it but only about 60% will be absorbed so double the does. Of late it has been said that our children need double the dose anyway, but my son has been great on the normal dose. You can almost always get it in Boots priced at 3 for 2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Believer Report post Posted October 20, 2005 What brand of Omega-3 are you using? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted October 21, 2005 My daughter has been prescribed Omacor to help her painful joints. Apparently this is a different formulation of omega 3 than the usual over the counter stuff and is supposed to have performed favourably in recent trials. It's too early to tell yet if it will have a beneficial effect - I'll keep you posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressed out mum Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Can anyone tell me if it is okay to give these tablets to a child on ritalin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noetic Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Can anyone tell me if it is okay to give these tablets to a child on ritalin. Should be fine - Omega3 are also found in food like fish etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teaorcoffee Report post Posted November 2, 2005 I had a similar medication to all this, but I forgot what it was called. My mum and granny saw an improvement in me. I then moved to Eye Q but I stayed the same. I think everyone should try this sort of thing, not just the people with learning disabilities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted November 2, 2005 I think everyone should try this sort of thing, not just the people with learning disabilities. Totally agree if it helps with brain development and learning, hence both my sons take a type of DHA supplement Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fox Report post Posted December 16, 2005 Hi I'm thinking of starting my 8 year old daughter on this. Her behaviour and attention span is getting worse and she is working at about 2 years behind her peers. Her diet is very limited pasta chicken white bread that sort of thing, so I'm sure taking these supplements would not do any harm. She is also taking anti-epileptic medication can anyone tell me if this would be ok. My brother has epilepsy, and he takes Eye Q. It is just fish oil, and doesn't react with other meds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fox Report post Posted December 16, 2005 Oh, I forgot to add, the Omega 3 is supposed to have a similar effect to Ritalin, but without the side effects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mali Report post Posted February 2, 2006 Hi Smiley. I've had my son on omega 3 supplements since February and the change in him is so remarkable I have also started my other children on them. He isn't taking eye q, he is taking morepa mini which is for children age from 5 onwards and is a small enough capsule for a child to swallow easily (or you can open up the capsules and put the strawberry liquid in to yoghurts etc). So yes, I'd highly recommend you start your son on eye q or similar. You have to give it 3 months before it takes fully effect. Eye q is one that most people use because it is readily available in most chemists. Morepa is not so readily available and I buy it online (though it comes within 48 hours). I'd be happy to supply the link if you are interested (I'm not commercially involved... just very happily using it for my kids!). Lauren I know this topic was posted some time ago but can you tell me where i can obtain this capsure morepa mini my son will be 5 in may and if small children can take this capsule then great. I tried the oils but he will not take the oil due to the very fishy taste it has ( I tried it and I totally agree !!! ) I would be really grateful to you. Mali..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted July 7, 2006 http://www.equazen.com/signup.aspx?pid=204⊂=6 For anyone who wants to try their kids with it but doesn't want to waste the amount of money it costs for a full bottle if they won't have it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs phasmid Report post Posted July 8, 2006 THANKS HAVE SENT FOR MINE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted July 8, 2006 THANX HAVE ALSO SENT 4 MINE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephanie Report post Posted July 9, 2006 My son loves them ... sooner him than me!!! They taste kind of like tuna with fruit yoghurty stuff mixed in. I noticed they are now doing Eye Q Chews or something too ... and for ?8.99 for 60 chews (compared with ?14.99 for 30 Eye Q Smooth's). I am going to ask for a sample from Equazen. Word to the wise ... Boots often do Eye Q on a buy 2 get one free basis. Oh ... and don't rely on the Omega 3 enriched milk, it doesn't provide enough ... I had it tested by the dieticians. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted July 9, 2006 I heard last week on our Early Bird Plus course that you can now get Fishoils for their children on perscription....anyone done so yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jomum Report post Posted July 13, 2006 I expect that the NHS wants to keep the fish oil on prescript a bit 'hush hush' as everyone will want them. May be a good idea to ask about it. I heard that the government were thinking of giving little ones a fish oil supplement at school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted July 13, 2006 I heard the same about schools too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
invent 10 things b4 breakfast Report post Posted July 14, 2006 My son has been on Smooth for about 2 years now and takes it no problem. It smells really strong (haven't tasted it - too chicken) but suppose to be fruits of the forest or something. I did ask my doctor about getting it on prescription and I was told no. However in certain parts of the country you can apparently but I think it's one of those postcode lottery things again, Dorset isn't a particularly well of County I guess. I looked at the new Chews but when you compare the figures on the side of the packet the chews have less in them so I am sticking with the smooth. At least you don't have to keep the smooth in the fridge like you do the bottled liquid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted July 19, 2006 Sample arrived today. So pleased I did that before buying some as he threw up because he didn't like it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindy-lou Report post Posted July 20, 2006 Sample arrived today. So pleased I did that before buying some as he threw up because he didn't like it SNAP!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted July 20, 2006 just tried to get a sample,the offers closed now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted July 21, 2006 i gave my son the smooth eye q stuff - didn't like it. I had a taste and thought it was yuck! he takes in the form of liquid and has not bribes now ie sweeties Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephanie Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Quick - jump on this bandwagon before it leaves town ... I sent an email to Equazen asking them if I could have a sample of the new Eye Q Chews (they are cheaper than the Smooths, my son has been on Eye Q Smooth for a year). They sent me out a whole 60 chew bottle worth ?9.00 by Recorded Delivery with a load of brochures and information on their other products. I think it is www.equazen.com - I got a reply from a lady called Charlene. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlp Report post Posted August 6, 2006 (edited) Thanks for that - I emailed and asked for some and got a pack of 60 chewies and a sample of smooth Unfortunately G tasted one chewy and spat it out in disgust. Then screamed at me for giving him them. His little brother (3 next month) found them acceptable though. I tried one and they're not all that disgusting - I've tried a few different types of omega oil and they are foul but this one reminded me of strawberry chewing gum that has lost most of it's taste. Will really have to work on getting him to be able to take tablets as the only ones he will tolerate are halibo orange which are full of rubbish. Although we're making progress with Efaflex which I think is slightly better. Edited August 6, 2006 by jlp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keyholekate Report post Posted August 6, 2006 (edited) I asked my doctor last year if he could prescribe Eye Q for Sean. He said that he can prescibe it but not to someone with Sean's condition??????? Still buying the capsules. Edited August 6, 2006 by keyholekate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karin Report post Posted August 7, 2006 hi all i use vitality for my youngest its a yogurt drink he loves it,its 1.85 for 6 but sometimes a lot of shops do bogofs i also buy a drink from iceland called drinky its 1.00 for 4 but contains omega3's in it,my twins drink the milk they love it,also hovis are introducing a new bread with omega3's in it,maybe the schools could introduce the milk to the children as my 2 won't take the capsules as they can't swallow tablets.keep smilin luv karin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites