DHA Supplementation for Children: Safety & Dosage

Question
hi,
 i would like to add dha to my childs diet but i do not feed her fish.  she is 18 months old, is it safe to open a dha capsule and put a little on her food or drink?  thanks, jade

Answer
Dear Jada,

Infants benefit of DHA supplementation showing facilitation of sensory and mental development in the first two years of life, and problem-solving and attention span improving around 5 years of age. There currently are several human subjects trials going on since 2006 and no indications about adverse effects ever came to my knowledge.

Tanya Zilberter