is DHA?

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid. DHA accounts for about 97 percent of the omega-3 fats in the brain and 93 percent of the omega-3 fats in the retina. It is also a key component of the heart.

Why do I need it?

DHA is important for healthy brain and eye development and function and has been shown to support heart health from infancy through adulthood. DHA serves as a primary building block for the brain and the eyes. Just as calcium is essential for building strong bones, DHA ensures that the cells in the brain, retina, heart and other parts of the nervous system develop and function properly.

Both the American Heart Association and the USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend DHA for good cardiovascular health. And the National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends a minimum daily intake of 220 mg of DHA for healthy adults.

What is EPA?

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is also a long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid.

Why do I need it?

EPA plays a role in heart health and has been shown to help reduce chronic inflammation by modifying the immune response*. EPA is also recommended by the American Heart Association and the USDA Dietary Guidelines for its cardiovascular benefits.

EPA may also play a role in certain mental disorders*.

What is life'sDHA plus EPA™?

Ovega-3 is powered by life'sDHA plus EPA, a vegetarian and sustainable source of the important heart healthy omega-3s DHA & EPA. life'sDHA plus EPA is produced from algae, not fish, and is therefore free of ocean-borne pollutants or the fishy aftertaste often times associated with fish oil.

100 percent vegetarian. 100 percent sustainable.

Dietary sources of DHA:

• Fatty fish, such as tuna, salmon, mackerel and trout.
• DHA-fortified products: life'sDHA™, a natural plant source of DHA, is currently used to fortify hundreds of foods, beverages and dietary supplements.
• For a complete list of products containing life'sDHA, visit www.lifesdha.com.

Dietary sources of EPA:

• Fatty fish, such as anchovies, salmon and sardines.
• EPA-fortified products

The Scientists Behind Ovega-3

The scientists behind Ovega-3 are world leaders in discovering the amazingly useful properties and benefits of algae and developing their nutritional applications.

Over two decades ago, these scientists were tasked with studying the benefits of algae in long-term space flight. In the course of this project, these scientists came to believe that algae represented a virtually untapped resource that could be screened for a variety of applications to greatly benefit human health. As a result, they not only identified a strain of algae that's a naturally high producer of DHA, but most recently, a strain was identified that produces both DHA & EPA. Martek Biosciences Corporation (now a part of DSM) owns the patents on both these remarkable strains.

Do you know...

Do you know where other supplements get their DHA and EPA? What type of fish? What body of water? With Ovega-3, we can tell you exactly where our DHA & EPA come from – our FDA-inspected facility. Learn more about Ovega-3.