Why 250mg DHA of Algal DHA?

How Algal DHA works

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid that constitutes approximately 60% of brain structural phospholipids. It is critical for neuronal membrane fluidity - maintaining the lateral diffusion of receptor proteins - and is the primary anti-neuroinflammatory lipid, serving as a substrate for resolution of inflammation via specialised pro-resolving mediators (SPMs).

Algal DHA from Schizochytrium microalgae is the primary source from which fish accumulate their DHA - fish do not synthesise DHA themselves. The algal source eliminates the heavy metal, PCB, and dioxin bioaccumulation concerns of fish oil while delivering identical DHA. Microencapsulation removes any residual organoleptic issues.

Key benefits

• ~60% of brain structural phospholipids are DHA - direct structural role
• Vegan origin - the same source fish accumulate DHA from
• Microencapsulated: no fishy taste or reflux
• DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function (GB NHC-authorised at ≥250mg/day)
• Supports neuronal membrane fluidity and synaptic transmission

The researchGB-NHC

Peer-reviewed human trials supporting this ingredient at this dose.

1. Stonehouse W. (2014). Nutrients. 6(7):2730-58.Does consumption of LC omega-3 PUFA enhance cognitive performance in healthy school-aged children and throughout adulthood? Evidence from clinical trials.PubMed →
2. Yurko-Mauro K, et al. (2010). Alzheimers Dement. 6(6):456-64.Beneficial effects of docosahexaenoic acid on cognition in age-related cognitive decline.PubMed →
3. Maltais M, et al. (2022). Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 178:102415.Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids supplementation and cognitive performance throughout adulthood: a 6-month randomized controlled trial.PubMed →

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