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In order to participate, this needs to be at least your second test and you need access to your previous test code.
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BalanceOil+/Vegan/AquaX (Ml)
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days per week

0
7
Xtend/Xtend+

days per week

0
7
BalanceOil+/Vegan/AquaX

days per week

0
7
Protect+

days per week

0
7
Essent (softgels)

days per week

0
7
Another supplier

days per week

0
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7
/times per week
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0
7
/times per week
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0
7
/times per week
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7
/times per week
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7
/times per week
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Do my answers affect my result?

Are you sure?

Answering the form will give you full access to all the details about your fatty acid profile, and if your results aren’t ready, we’ll notify you once they are. You will only see your Omega-6:3 Balance if you choose to not answer the questions.
Your answers will not affect your results.
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Have you consumed any supplements containing vitamin D recently?

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Which option best describes your diet?

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(I eat everything)
Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
(I don’t eat meat)
Pescetarian
(I only eat fish and seafood)
Vegetarian
(I don’t eat any animal products)
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Have you taken any Zinzino Vitamin D Test before?

Yes
No
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In order to develop better products and give better guidance, we want to ask 3 questions about your vitamin D status in relation to your change in vitamin D supplementation.
In order to participate, this needs to be at least your second test and you need access to your previous test code.
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Xtend/Xtend+ (Tab(s))
-
+
BalanceOil+/Vegan/AquaX (Ml)
-
+
Protect+ (Cap(s))
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+
Essent+ (softgels) (Cap(s))
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+
From another supplier (Mcg)
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How often did you take the supplements?

ZinoShine+

days per week

0
7
Xtend/Xtend+

days per week

0
7
BalanceOil+/Vegan/AquaX

days per week

0
7
Protect+

days per week

0
7
Essent (softgels)

days per week

0
7
Another supplier

days per week

0
7
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By taking the BalanceTest and submitting your blood sample to the laboratory, you also agree to give Zinzino your consent to having your personal health data analyzed, which is then stored in our database and displayed for you on demand on this website.
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7
/times per week
Xtend/Xtend+
0
7
/times per week
BalanceOil+/Vegan/AquaX
0
7
/times per week
Protect+
0
7
/times per week
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7
/times per week
From another supplier - /times per week
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7
/times per week
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1.    DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function
2.    EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart

 

According to EFSA, vitamin D: 

 

3.    contributes to normal absorption/utilization of calcium and phosphorus
4.    contributes to normal blood calcium levels
5.    contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
6.    contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function
7.    contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth
8.    contributes to the normal function of the immune system
9.    has a role in the process of cell division
 

 

 

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The marine Omega-3 are essential for children’s health and development. Starting from the time in the mother's womb, through adolescence, and well into adulthood – these essential fatty acids are needed in every cell in our body. Since marine Omega-3 fatty acids are so important to children’s development, nutritional recommendations worldwide place extra emphasis on ensuring its consumption. Still, only a small minority of children get enough quality seafood in their diet.

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), along with EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are the two most nutritionally important Omega-3 fatty acids. These specialized fatty acids promote normal growth and development in children such as eye and brain development and numerous other health benefits. Both fatty acids are required in different quantities, but are equally important, as they work together in a complex process.  

 

The best sources of marine Omega-3 are salmon, mackerel, tuna, and herring, and seafood is generally associated with good health. To ensure we get enough nutrients, most European dietary guidelines for food include (a minimum of) two servings of fish per week for children & adolescents.

 

BalanceOil is an omega balance food supplement with polyphenols (antioxidants), and Vitamin D. It contains nourishing levels of marine omega-3 EPA and DHA, to support a normal healthy brain development and immune system in children. Thanks to the high antioxidant content, each serving ensures the delivery of a clinically significant dose of essential fatty acids, and is based on the child's individual body weight (0.20 ml per kilo body weight).

 

 

Although food is the preferred option, consuming 2-3 servings of fish a week can be difficult for young children. Therefore, supplementation with fish oil is increasingly highlighted as a reasonable way to fill the gaps of children’s dietary needs, especially if it is guided by a biomarker-based personalized approach. 



 

Is there a fuzzy eater at your table too?  

 

Good habits start early on in life. When helping your child to try new foods, there are many tricks and techniques to play with.  

Children are born with a skepticism for new food, something that is called neophobia. Your child’s suspicious mind is basic self-preservation and this is a perfectly healthy instinct. For example, what if you were asked to taste two unidentified pieces of food. You are being told that one of the two is not edible and potentially toxic and you have to find out which one you can eat. How would you proceed? Chances are you would inspect the pieces closely, pick them up, smell them, and maybe take a tiny nibble, since this first encounter will naturally make you feel anxious. This is the same for your child. This perfectly healthy and sound response is why offering large tasting portions to your child is a mistake and might discourage him/her to try new foods. Most experts will therefore tell you to offer pieces that are so small they can literally be blown off the child's finger.  



 

More tips: Offer a piece of fish the size of a fingernail. Encourage your child by saying something like: "This is easy. You can do it in a second!" When your child has tried the fish nibble, immediately serve another piece of food that you know your child likes. At subsequent meals, gradually increase the size of the fish and phase out the favorite food you offer afterwards.  

For good health, try to include at least one rich source of marine Omega-3 fats with your child's meal every day. (This really goes for ourselves too). Aim for a serving of fatty fish such as fish tacos, tuna fish sandwiches, or salmon patties. Some foods are fortified with DHA but not fortified with EPA. We need both kinds!

 

  • Small bites followed by a favorite piece of other food 
  • Positive reinforcement only! Even if it's just to encourage the child for “almost trying”! 
  • Rename the fish dish to something more funny/quirky/intriguing than plain “fish and potatoes” 
  • Always let your kid touch and feel all new food on the plate
  • It takes at least 14 separate tasting sessions to reprogram the brain to start liking rejected food
  • Try fun fish food such as fish tacos, tuna fish sandwiches, or salmon patties