Prenatal DHA by Thorne
DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, plays a pivotal role in promoting the development of a healthy brain, nerves, and eyes.* Its significance is particularly pronounced during fetal and infant development, with the majority of accumulation occurring in the developing brain from the third trimester of pregnancy through the initial two years of life.* DHA extends support to a healthy pregnancy, and since the body's endogenous production is limited, dietary intake is crucial. Given the relatively low conversion rate of internally synthesized DHA, dietary supplementation becomes essential, especially as traditional dietary sources in the Western diet are not extensively consumed.
Benefits of Thorne’s Prenatal DHA:
- Provides nutritional support for a healthy pregnancy.*
- Supports memory and mood throughout the phases of pregnancy.*
- Promotes normal fetal brain and nervous system development.*
- Supports metabolism by maintaining a healthy insulin response.*
- Encourages DHA levels in breast milk, aiding in the growth and development of the baby.*
- Supports immune function and maintains a healthy inflammatory response.*
- Promotes healthy heart function.*
Features of Thorne’s Prenatal DHA:
- Supplies 650 mg of DHA and 200 mg of EPA per serving.
- Incorporates rosemary, mint, and mixed tocopherols to alleviate fish burps and ensure gentleness on the stomach, particularly beneficial for mothers experiencing pregnancy-related nausea.*
- Gelcaps are designed to be smaller than the majority of omega-3 supplements.
- Rigorously tested for over 250 environmental contaminants, encompassing heavy metals, pesticides, dioxins, and PCBs.
DHA by the Numbers:
- Approximately 60 percent of a healthy brain comprises fat.
- DHA constitutes over 90 percent of the fatty acids in both the brain and the retina.
- The frontal and prefrontal lobes, crucial for learning, problem-solving, attention focus, and maintaining a positive mood, heavily rely on DHA.*
- The average daily intake of DHA and EPA in U.S. adults is a mere 90 mg, and even lower at 40 mg in children and teenagers.
- Most researchers recommend a minimum daily intake of 500 mg of DHA + EPA for optimal health benefits.