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Equazen® Capsules®

Supports concentration, learning and healthy brain development in children and adolescents.

Equazen® Capsules

As a completely natural and normal part of growing up, your child’s attention will undoubtedly become challenged.  Are you beginning to notice that they may need more help concentrating? Or are they finding it difficult to keep up at school? Childhood into adolescence is tough and requires a lot of brain power as your child continues to explore boundaries and try new things. It’s important to ensure they are getting all the essential nutrients for healthy brain development—including essential fatty acids (EFA). Adding Equazen to their diet provides EFA supplementation that can help give them the support they may need to increase concentration and improve learning capabilities.

 

Equazen Capsules are clinically researched to help support children and adolescents 5+ years with learning and behavioural concerns. Equazen Capsules have the same key ingredients as the Equazen range.

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Equazen® has been shown to:

Help improve attention and concentration<sup>1,2</sup>

Help improve attention and concentration1,2

By increasing attention span and focus

Help improve learning capabilities<sup>3</sup>

Help improve learning capabilities3

Such as reading, writing and drawing

Support brain functions<sup>4</sup>

Support brain functions4

By providing necessary essential fatty acids support for brain development

Research & Evidence

Equazen® Capsules: 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.5 

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. EPA, DHA and GLA all play an important role in brain development.2,6

Learn more about Essential Fatty Acids
trials & studies
>8 clinical trials
13 years' research

Food for thought: Did you know that children who are displaying signs of inattention may have different levels of omega-3 and omega-6 in their blood?3 Adding Equazen to supplement their essential fatty acids intake may help their symptoms.

Using Equazen® Capsules

Recommended dosage & directions

Suitable for use in children aged 5 years onwards

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

Maintenance dose: Take 2 capsules per day thereafter

Always read the label and follow the instructions for use.

Equazen 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 capsules is certified halal.

Active ingredient
Omega-3 and Omega-6 (EPA, DHA & GLA)

Each capsule contains:

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) of which: 400 mg
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)    93 mg
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)  29 mg
Omega-6 fatty acids (Evening primrose oil, Oenothera blennies L.) of which: 100 mg
GLA (gamma-linolenic acid)      10 mg
 

FAQs

We take care to use an optimal balance of essential fatty acids (EPA:DHA:GLA = 9:3:1) in our formulations, which has been shown in clinical studies to support concentration, learning and reading.  

EQUAZEN capsules contain a scientifically developed combination of omega-3s, EPA and DHA, and GLA (omega-6). This carefully balanced formula has been clinically researched to support concentration, learning and reading so you can be sure you are taking a medicine that has been tested in clinical studies to demonstrate health outcomes.

EQUAZEN capsules only contain high quality ingredients. Our oil comes from sustainable fish sources such as sardines, known to have a naturally high level of essential fatty acids EPA and DHA. After a purification process, testing helps ensure that our oils comply with international purity standards.

The use of Equazen is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with no published studies to establish its safe use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Your healthcare professional can discuss with you the risks and benefits involved in taking Equazen during these life stages.

Equazen capsules and Chews are suitable for children from 3 years old. Equazen should be used under adult supervision. Those unable to chew or swallow the capsule may choose to cut the capsule open and take the oil with a cold drink.

Use of Equazen capsules or chews in children under 3 years of age is not recommended. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional.

EQUAZEN capsules/chewable capsules contain ingredients derived from fish. No added gluten, wheat, yeast, dairy, saccharin, aspartame or artificial colours.

Each capsule/chewable capsule contains

Fish oil rich in omega-3 acids 400 mg equivalent to:

  • eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 93 mg
  • docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 29 mg

Evening primrose oil (omega-6) 100 mg equivalent to:

  • gamma linolenic acid (GLA) 10 mg

Continue taking EQUAZEN daily to maintain benefits, or for as long as recommended by your healthcare professional. Effects may be felt sooner but typical results demonstrate best results after 3 months of daily use.

EQUAZEN formulations have been the subject of extensive clinical research to demonstrate optimal health outcomes.  If you are starting supplementation for the first time, there are clinical studies to suggest it is beneficial to take a higher daily dose of 6 capsules, for the first 12 weeks for best results.

EQUAZEN is available from pharmacies, selected health food stores and natural health practitioners. If you go to the Where to buy button above and follow the instructions, you will be able to find a list of pharmacies and practitioners in your area that either stock EQUAZEN or will know how to order EQUAZEN. Even if your local pharmacy is not on the list, they will be able to order it in for you.

Packaging and product claims may vary depending on country-specific regulations. Products available in selected markets only.

Packaging and product claims may vary depending on country-specific regulations. Products available in selected markets only.

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. Simopoulos AP. World Nutr Diet. Basel,Karger,2003,vol92,pp1-22.
6. Innis SM. J Nutr. 2007 Apr;137(4):855-9.
7. Antalis CJ, et al. Prost leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2006;75(4-5):299.

 

 

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