Dha Supplement

[I hate gluten]

Does anyone use a DHA supplement on there child. If so does it see to help?

[Kibbie]

Does anyone use a DHA supplement on there child. If so does it see to help?

I have supplemented DHA her entire life I don't know if it "helps" anything but it doesn't hurt anything either! All the research I have seen seems to point in the helps category.

[jmjsmomma]

I don't mean to be dim....but I am new to the celiac world....what exactly is a Dha Supplement and what is it supposed to do?

[HiDee]

I don't mean to be dim....but I am new to the celiac world....what exactly is a Dha Supplement and what is it supposed to do?

DHA is an Omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil supplements or naturally occurring in fatty fish (most common are tuna and salmon). It's very good for heart health, immune system, brain function and a host of other things. I've even heard of research linking it to improvement in things like ADD. If you and your family don't eat fish very frequently you may want to consider supplements, as research is showing more and more that omega-3s are vitally important to our health. It's especially helpful for babies and children because it helps with brain development.

[I hate gluten]

I have also found more research on it recently that states it helps children with dry skin and poss. even eczama. I started it about 2 weeks ago on my son. Just wanted to see what everyone thought about the use of it.

[jmjsmomma]

I have also found more research on it recently that states it helps children with dry skin and poss. even eczama. I started it about 2 weeks ago on my son. Just wanted to see what everyone thought about the use of it.

My five yo eats a lot of fish but this is worth considering as he has horrible eczema. I was hoping it would clear up after going gluten-free but it actually seems worse. Thanks for the info.

[Rondar2001]

My pediatrician suggested using it to control her moodiness. We have only been taking it a couple of weeks, but I think it has helped with this. Can't hurt to try it out.

[I hate gluten]

jmjs- I know how you feel with the eczama. My 5 year old has it severly also. We have it mostly under control now. (only took 5 years) Now he was under control all winter, (only winter ever by the way) and we only started going gluten fee about 3 weeks ago keep in mind, the first time he got glutend it all came back with a vengence! When I cut it out again, skin cleard up. Now he is on medication for it, but it did not control the flare up from gluten. ( he is on allegra- fexofedidine) Now my allergist said if the med did not work he would need to go on uv therepy thats how bad it was. I have not attempted to take him off yet, but i may in a few months, just to see how much of it was gluten. Do you know what triggers your childs?