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What is a good beginning dosage of fish oil to give a 6 year old child?

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See below: 2-3 years old need 433 mg of dha/epa, 145 mg of dha. 4-6 yrs old need 600 mg of dha/epa, minimum 200mg of dha 7yrs and up need 650mg combined, minimum 220 dha.

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Answered 2/2/2015

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