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My doc prescribed daily dha supplements for my 1yo baby due to his developmental delay. he use own packaging and insist that we continue to order from him after finish. does all dha same? if i can get dha200mg/epa500mg outside, is it same?

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Consumer beware: Parents usually search for anything that may help with such delays/chronic conditions. Many are vulnerable to many marginal therapies/providers. I saw this a lot during a child development fellowship. I would get a 2nd opinion & consider going elsewhere if possible. I am reluctant to believe/trust in any doc who sells supplements out of their office. Get it anywhere or not at all.

Answered 8/20/2019

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Possibly: Essential fatty acids are important for everyone eating an American diet to supplement . Your prescriber may carry them because it can be very hard for the avg person sometimes to easily identify a good choice as there are sooo many choices, and stocking it ensures pt's get the right thing. Excellent choice to recommend them, esp good for anyone with any issues, developmental delay, anxiety ,et

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