Omega-3 EPA/DHA & ALA
L'il Critters
Omega-3 EPA/DHA & ALA
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(950 ratings)
Omega-3 100 mg
Score 25
A multivitamin gummy for children with a very low and inefficient blend of omega-3s (likely mostly ALA), offering minimal therapeutic benefits despite its palatable form.
Quantity: 120 Gummy(ies) • (60 servings)
Goals: flag Anti-Aging flag Joint Health flag Hair Health flag Digestive Health flag Fitness
leaderboard Score 25
A multivitamin gummy for children with a very low and inefficient blend of omega-3s (likely mostly ALA), offering minimal therapeutic benefits despite its palatable form.
insights Analysis
The L'il Critters Omega-3 EPA/DHA & ALA gummy is primarily marketed as a child-friendly way to supplement with omega-3s, along with a blend of essential vitamins (A, C, D, E). The product states 100mg of 'Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids' per serving. Crucially, the inclusion of 'ALA' in the title implies that a substantial portion of this 100mg comes from alpha-linolenic acid, typically from plant sources. ALA has a very poor conversion rate in the human body to the more biologically active EPA and DHA, which are primarily responsible for the significant health benefits related to brain, heart, and anti-inflammatory support. This means the effective EPA/DHA content is likely far less than 100mg, severely limiting its therapeutic utility for adults. Additionally, each serving contains 4g of carbohydrates, adding to sugar intake. Online reviews generally praise its taste and appeal for children, but nutritionists would highlight its low effective omega-3 potency for broader health goals.
- Gummy format enhances compliance, especially for children.
- Includes a range of essential vitamins (A, C, D, E) for broader nutritional support.
- From L'il Critters, a well-known brand for kids' supplements.
- Very low total omega-3 content (100mg) per serving.
- Significant portion of omega-3s likely ALA, leading to much lower effective EPA/DHA for health benefits.
- High sugar content (4g carbohydrates) for a daily supplement.
- Inadequate as a primary source of therapeutic EPA/DHA omega-3s for adults.
- Effective EPA/DHA dosage is likely much lower than stated total omega-3s due to ALA inclusion.
- Monitor sugar intake, especially for children.
$10.99($0.18 per serving)
 Vitacost | $ 10.99 | |
 Walmart | $ 12.48 |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Calories | 25 Calorie(s) |
Total Fat | 0.5 Gram(s) |
Total Carbohydrates | 4 Gram(s) |
Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
Vitamin C | 6 mg |
Vitamin D | 5 mcg |
Vitamin E | 2 mg |
Sodium | 5 mg |
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 100 mg |
Categories
Omega-3 25
As an omega-3 product, its overall efficacy is severely hampered by the low total dosage and the significant inclusion of ALA, which provides fewer direct benefits for common omega-3 goals than EPA and DHA.
Goals
While offering some vitamins and a minimal amount of omega-3s, the low and inefficient omega-3 content means it's a basic supplement, not a potent contributor to overall health.
The combination of some omega-3s and vitamins A, C, E can offer some baseline support for skin health, though higher omega-3s would be significantly more impactful.
Given the low total omega-3s and likely high ALA proportion, the effective DHA available for brain health is very limited, offering minimal specific support for cognitive function.
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