Overview
Critical fatty acid for fetal brain and retinal development.
- Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
- Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
- Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
- Capsule or softgel
- Powder
- Sublingual or buccal
- Liposomal liquid
Forms & variants of Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
Different chemical forms of Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) behave differently. Browse each form's mechanism, bioavailability, and best-use context.
Mechanism of action
Structural component of neural and retinal membranes; precursor to neuroprotective resolvins.
- · Structural component of neural
- · retinal membranes
- · precursor to neuroprotective resolvins
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
DHA (Prenatal) has documented effects on female reproductive endocrinology and cycle regulation.
DHA (Prenatal) acts on central nervous system targets implicated in attention, memory, and neuroprotection.
Evidence-based benefits
Improves visual acuity in breastfed infants
Strong evidencePotential side effects
- · Fishy taste
Drug interactions
Supplement interactions
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Membrane fluidity and neuronal signaling support.
- Alpha-GPC or CDP-cholineProvides choline substrate for acetylcholine synthesis.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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DHA in pregnancy on infant cognition
Helland IB, et al.
DB-RCT supplementing pregnant women with cod liver oil.
Improved children's IQ at 4 years vs corn oil control.
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