Softgel
Omega 3 - DHA
Anti-Inflammatory Support
$16.00
$0.53 a day · 30-day supply
A DHA-forward fish oil concentrate in an enteric-coated softgel, screened for PCBs, dioxins, mercury and other heavy metals. Supports normal brain and cardiovascular function.
In depth
About this supplement
What Is Omega 3 - DHA?
A DHA-forward fish oil concentrate in an enteric-coated softgel, at 1,000 mg of fish oil concentrate per serving. The coating is the distinctive part: it holds the shell together past the stomach. The oil itself is screened for PCBs, dioxins, mercury and other heavy metals.
How It Works in the Body
DHA is the longest and most flexible fat the body uses in bulk, at twenty-two carbons and six double bonds. That shape keeps membranes pliable, and the body concentrates it where pliability counts: the synaptic membranes of gray matter and the outer segments of retinal photoreceptors. There it sets how receptors and ion channels sit and move. The body can make DHA from plant omega-3 fats, but only in small amounts, so diet carries most of the load.
What It Supports
- Brain and nerve tissue: DHA is a major structural fat in synaptic membranes and supports normal brain function.
- Vision: As a building block of photoreceptor membranes, DHA supports normal eye function.
- Heart: DHA reaches heart muscle and vessel membranes, where it supports normal cardiovascular function.
- Inflammatory balance: DHA is the precursor the body converts into mediators that support a healthy inflammatory response.
Who It May Suit
People who want the structural omega-3 weighted over the signaling one, and whose diets are short on oily fish. It also suits people who dislike the aftertaste of plain fish oil. The shell is bovine gelatin, so it is neither vegetarian nor suitable if you avoid beef.
Good To Know
The enteric coating resists stomach acid, so the softgel opens in the lower intestine instead. Vitamin E from sunflower is included to hold the oil stable. Talk with your provider before use if you take an anticoagulant or antiplatelet drug, or if you are pregnant, and avoid it if you are allergic to fish.
At a glance
Allergens and certifications
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Kosher
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Halal
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Non-GMO
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Gluten free
FAQ
Common questions
What is it?
Fish oil concentrated toward DHA, in an enteric-coated softgel, at 1,000 mg of fish oil concentrate per serving. DHA is the twenty-two-carbon omega-3 fat the body uses structurally. The oil is tested for PCBs, dioxins, mercury and other heavy metals before it goes into the softgel.
How does it work?
DHA is built into cell membranes, most densely in brain synapses and the retina. Six double bonds give it a curled, mobile shape, which keeps those membranes fluid and lets receptors and ion channels work normally. The body also converts DHA into mediators involved in settling an inflammatory response.
What makes this form different?
Two things: the weighting and the coating. The oil is concentrated toward DHA rather than EPA, and the softgel is enteric-coated, so it stays shut through the stomach and opens in the lower intestine. The shell is bovine gelatin and the antioxidant is vitamin E from sunflower.
Who is it for?
People who want DHA specifically, the structural omega-3, rather than a balanced oil or an EPA-forward one. It suits pescatarian patterns and people who dislike fish-oil aftertaste. It is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone who avoids beef, because the shell is bovine gelatin.
What should I know before taking it?
Talk with your healthcare provider before use if you take an anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicine, or aspirin, since marine omega-3 fats can affect platelet clumping. Mention it too before any scheduled surgery, and during pregnancy or nursing. A fish allergy is a reason to avoid it.
Ingredients
What is in it
Every ingredient, as listed on the label.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 softgel
Calories 10
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1 g | 1%* |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g | † |
| Fish Oil Concentrate | 1000 mg | † |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids: | ||
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 500 mg | † |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 250 mg | † |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
Ingredients: Softgel Capsule [bovine gelatin (BSE-free), glycerin, enteric coating (pharmaceutical glaze, ethyl alcohol, ammonium hydroxide, glycerin, sunflower lecithin, medium chain triglycerides), water], d-alpha Tocopherol (from sunflower).
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