[bri276]

is it ok to give CLO supplement every day? is that too much vitamin A for a toddler? any worries about the impurities from the liver? it's Nordic Naturals which I know is a good brand, but I'm just wondering, since DD is only 29" and 22 lbs if the vit A could be too much for her at this age...<br><br>
thanks!

 

[Ilovelife]

The bottle should indicate how much vitamin a is in the oil. The max vit A for under 3 years is 600mg/day. Here's a good link with info: <a href="http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09315.html" target="_blank">http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09315.html</a><br><br>
Don't forget the vitamin content in any other supplements she may take (like a multivitamin or fortified foods). FYI, fish oil (instead of CLO) does not have the high vitamin content, but still has the omega 3s.

 

[Shanana]

You might want to ask at the Traditional Foods forum under Nutrition. CLO is a standard supplement over there, so I'm sure they are knowledgeable about doses as well as the good brands, etc.

 

[bri276]

yeah I'm never sure where to post certain questions, there are so many forums <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/lol.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="lol"><br><br>
I was giving her the Pro EFA Nordic Naturals before, but I figured she probably does need some CLO, I doubt she gets enough vit A in her diet. Her diet is becoming a major issue as she's very iron deficient and has special needs that make eating ....challenging....but she's not on any other supplements besides iron and sodium ascorbate.<br><br>
so 600 mg per day- but doesn't the vit A build up over time? I remember watching a program about vit A supplements causing health problems, but I got the impression that was the synthetic form, whereas CLO is obviously in a natural form, so it's safer?

 

[RainCoastMama]

Email the company - I did. Apparently too much can cause the runs, and they suggested a dose for my then 8 mo old DD. There are children's brands with less concentration of the adullt ones.