Algal DHA
Brain DHA from algae - the primary source fish get it from, without the fish. ~60% of brain structural phospholipids are DHA. Microencapsulated to eliminate any fishiness. Fully vegan.
Mechanism
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 Research
Peer-reviewed human trials supporting this ingredient at this dose.
Algal DHA
250mg DHASchizochytrium sp. - microencapsulated, vegan
Take with food containing fat - DHA is fat-soluble. Absorption increases 3-4× with a fat-containing meal.