Omega 3 plant based DHA 500mg (US)

algal oil (schizochytrium sp), antioxidant (mixed tocopherols) capsule [ starch, humectant (glycerol) & purified water]

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[2] EFSA Scientific Opinion on DHA and support of the cognitive development of the unborn child and breastfed infant EFSA Journal, 1007, 1–14.

[3] Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to DHA, EPA and brain, eye, nerve development and the maintenance of normal brain function ESFA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies EFSA Journal Volume 9 Issue 4 April 2011
[4] Stonehouse et al - DHA supplementation improved both memory and reaction time in healthy young adults: a randomized controlled trial - American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

[5] Leckie et al - The effects of omega-3 fatty acids on neuropsychological functioning and brain morphology in mid-life adults: a randomized clinical trial - Psychological Medicine volume 50 issue 14 October 2019

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[8] Hashimoto et al - Neuroprotective and Ameliorative Actions of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Against Neuronal Diseases: Beneficial Effect of DHA on Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease - Journal of Pharmacological Sciences 2011 116, 150-162

[9] Murphy et al (2021). Long-chain omega-3 fatty acid serum concentrations across life stages in the USA: An analysis of NHANES 2011–2012. BMJ Open, 11(5), e043301.

[10] Derbyshire et al - Oily Fish and Omega-3s Across the Life Stages: A Focus on Intakes and Future Directions. 2019 Frontiers in Nutrition, 6, 165

[11] Cao et al - DHA promotes hippocampal neuronal development and synaptic function. 2009 Journal of Neurochemistry, 111(2), 510–521

[12] Calderon et al - DHA promotes neurite growth in hippocampal neurons 2004 Journal of Neurochemistry, 90(4), 979–988.

[13] Dagai et al DHA Significantly Stimulates Immediate Early Response Genes and Neurite Outgrowth 2009 Neurochemical Research 34(5), 867–875.

[14] Blinkouskaya et al - Brain aging mechanisms with mechanical manifestations. 2021 Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, 200, 111575.

[15] Pickersgill et al - The Combined Influences of Exercise, Diet and Sleep on Neuroplasticity. 2022 Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 831819.

[16] von Schacky et al - Importance of EPA and DHA Blood Levels in Brain Structure and Function. 2021 Nutrients, 13(4), Article 4.

[17] EFSA substantiation of health claims related to DHA & EPA and brain, eye and nerve development 2011

[18] EFSA substantiation of health claims related to EPA, DHA, DPA and maintenance of normal cardiac function 2010

[19] EFSA substantiation of a health claim related to DHA and maintenance of normal (fasting) blood concentrations of triglycerides. Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. EFSA Journal, 8(10):1734.

ᶧ beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg ᶧᶧ beneficial effect obtained with a daily intake of 200mg of DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids of 250mg combined DHA & EPA ᶧᶧᶧ the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 grams of omega 3 fatty acids combined of DHA and EPA ᶧᶧᶧᶧthe beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA.
ᶧᶧᶧᶧᶧbeneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of DHA