Absorption
✦Take with a fat-containing meal. The DHA in algal oil has been shown to be bioequivalent to fish oil DHA. Store refrigerated to prevent oxidation.
Daily Dose
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Common dose: 200-1000 mg DHA per day
RDA: No specific RDA; general omega-3: 250-500 mg EPA+DHA/day
Upper limit: FDA recommends no more than 3 g/day DHA+EPA combined
Best form: Microalgae-derived DHA oil in softgel capsules
Timing: With a meal containing fat
Suitable for vegans. Some DHA is retroconverted to EPA. Safe during pregnancy (300 mg DHA/day commonly recommended).
Effects
Food Sources
- DHA-fortified foods (milk, juice, eggs)32-50 mg DHA per serving
- Seaweed/noriTrace amounts of EPA/DHA