DHA and pregnancy: Support your baby’s brain & vision[1]
Discover how prenatal DHA supports your baby and how to ensure you’re getting enough.
DHA and pregnancy benefits
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid. Maternal DHA intake contributes to the normal brain and eye development of the foetus and breastfed infants [1]. Studies have shown that maternal DHA intake during pregnancy is linked to better cognitive development in infants[2]. In one study of 29 women, higher DHA intake was associated with improved problem-solving in children at 9 months[3].
how much DHA during pregnancy is recommended?
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recommends that adults consume at least 250 mg of combined DHA and EPA daily, with pregnant women requiring an additional 100–200 mg of DHA on top of this general recommendation [4]. An extensive review of over 50 studies indicates that daily supplementation of 600–1,000 mg of DHA omega-3 during pregnancy is effective[5].
prenatal DHA: nurture healthy beginnings
brain feed developed the 1st plant-based DHA omega-3 supplement containing 550mg DHA in a single capsule. Our prenatal DHA is free from marine pollutants and manufactured in an FDA-registered UK facility under strict GMP, ISO 9001, and ISO 22000 standards.
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when should I start taking omega-3 during pregnancy?
While EFSA is yet to provide specific recommendations on the best time to take omega-3 during pregnancy, an extensive review of 51 studies found that additional supplementation should preferably begin in the second trimester of pregnancy and continue until approximately 37 weeks’ of foetus development or until childbirth if before 37 weeks[5].
is Omega-3 safe during pregnancy?
Yes, omega-3 supplementation is considered safe during pregnancy. Health authorities such as the EFSA recommend omega-3 during pregnancy, and a study on 250 women found that daily supplementation of 600 mg of DHA from 20 weeks of foetal development until birth was well-tolerated for both mothers and newborns[6].
DHA supplements for pregnancy reviewed
With many prenatal vitamins with DHA on the market, we've compared how other prenatal DHA supplements stack up to brain feed on DHA content.
| comparison | brain feed | Vital DHA zitawest | Nordic Natural prenatal DHA | Wild Nutrition Pregnancy Omega-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHA per capsule | 550mg | 225mg | 240mg | 250mg |
| serving size | 1-a-day | 2-a-day | 2-a-day | 2-a-day |
| vegan | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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1. brain feed ensures the high quality of our extracts and isolates through rigorous testing
2. We monitor critical control points during production for quality control
3. We guarantee the amount of active ingredient(s)
4. preserve the bio-active compounds for the duration of their shelflife.
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