Prenatal DHA 60 gelcaps by Thorne – Brain Development Support with Prenatal DHA
Prenatal DHA gelcaps by Thorne are a prenatal omega-3 supplement with more DHA than EPA, designed for pregnancy and nursing. Each two-softgel serving supplies 650 mg DHA and 200 mg EPA, providing targeted fatty-acid nutrition rather than a complete prenatal multivitamin.
Key Prenatal DHA 60 gelcaps Benefits
- Provides DHA used in normal fetal brain development, supporting the nutritional foundation for a growing nervous system during pregnancy.
- Supplies an omega-3 building block of the retina, supporting normal eye structure as part of maternal nutrition.
- Contributes DHA to maternal intake during breastfeeding, when breast milk supplies this fatty acid to the developing infant.
How Prenatal DHA 60 gelcaps Works
Your body uses dietary omega-3 fatty acids to build the flexible membranes surrounding cells. DHA is especially abundant in the brain and retina, making it an important part of fetal brain development and eye health. Maternal intake provides DHA that can reach the baby through the placenta during pregnancy and through breast milk during nursing. EPA contributes to cell membranes and the signaling molecules that help regulate normal immune activity.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid): Supports normal brain and retinal structure by becoming part of the membranes surrounding nerve and eye cells. These flexible membranes help cells communicate. During pregnancy and nursing, maternal DHA intake supplies a fatty acid used in the baby’s developing brain and nervous system.
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid): Helps maintain normal cell signaling as both a membrane component and a starting material for messenger molecules. These messengers participate in regulating the body’s normal inflammatory response. EPA complements DHA’s structural role, adding another type of omega-3 nutrition to this prenatal formula.
Prenatal DHA 60 gelcaps Is Formulated For
- Women planning pregnancy who want a DHA-focused addition to their practitioner-guided nutrition plan.
- Pregnant women whose health-care practitioner recommends supplemental DHA and EPA.
- Nursing mothers seeking breastfeeding nutrition that includes marine omega-3s.
This fish- and/or shellfish-derived formula is not suitable for people with hypersensitivity to its ingredients. It does not replace a prenatal vitamin or individualized prenatal care.
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Recommendation: Take 2 softgels daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Serving Size: Two Softgels
Servings Per Container: 30
Calories ... 15
Total Fat ... 1 g
Cholesterol ... 5 mg
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids (from Fish Oil) ... 960 mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) ... 650 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) ... 200 mg
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Softgel (Gelatin (bovine), Glycerin (vegetable source), Purified Water), Natural Flavor, Antioxidant Blend (Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) and Rosemary Extract).
Contains: Contains fish and/or shellfish (fish oil = anchovy, sardine, squid, herring, mackerel).
Does Not Contain: Gluten.
Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
Thorne’s website states under Interactions: “There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.” This dated statement is not a guarantee of no interactions. Review use with your practitioner if you take warfarin or another anticoagulant, because high-dose omega-3s can increase bleeding risk when combined with these medicines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prenatal DHA 60 gelcaps
What are the benefits of Prenatal DHA 60 gelcaps?
Prenatal DHA provides DHA used in normal brain, eye, and nervous system development. Its DHA-focused blend also supplies EPA, an omega-3 that participates in cell signaling and the normal inflammatory response. It adds fatty-acid nutrition to a prenatal plan rather than replacing a prenatal multivitamin.
Who should take Prenatal DHA 60 gelcaps?
Thorne formulates Prenatal DHA for women planning pregnancy, pregnant women, and nursing mothers. If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product. The formula contains fish and/or shellfish and bovine gelatin, so those ingredients matter when considering allergies or dietary preferences.
Are there any side effects of taking Prenatal DHA 60 gelcaps?
Prenatal DHA’s fish oil can cause fishy taste, heartburn, nausea, stomach discomfort, or diarrhea. This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. The omega-3 fatty acids in Prenatal DHA are derived from fish and/or shellfish. If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product. TAMPER EVIDENT: Use only if bottle is sealed. Thorne’s website states under Interactions: “There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.” This dated statement is not a guarantee of no interactions. Review use with your practitioner if you take warfarin or another anticoagulant, because high-dose omega-3s can increase bleeding risk when combined with these medicines.
How does Prenatal DHA 60 gelcaps support overall health?
DHA and EPA help form cell membranes and supply materials used in normal cellular communication. DHA has a particular structural role in the brain and retina; maternal intake also contributes to the DHA available in breast milk. Prenatal DHA supplies these fats alongside, not instead of, food and routine prenatal care.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.