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Dr. Formulated Prenatal DHA 30 Softgels

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Dr. Formulated Prenatal DHA 30 Softgels by Garden of Life – Prenatal Omega-3 for Baby’s Brain Development

Dr. Formulated Prenatal DHA softgels by Garden of Life provide algae-derived omega-3 fatty acids in a vegan softgel for prenatal nutrition. This formula delivers 400 mg DHA plus 90 mg DPA per softgel, with a plant-based shell rather than a fish-oil source.

Designed for adults during pregnancy and lactation, this vegan prenatal DHA supplies a specific fatty acid important to a baby’s developing nervous system. It complements a broader prenatal nutrition plan rather than replacing a prenatal multivitamin or the varied foods that supply other essential nutrients.

Key Dr. Formulated Prenatal DHA 30 Softgels Benefits

  • Supplies DHA to support the normal structural development of a baby’s brain as part of maternal nutrition during pregnancy.
  • Provides an omega-3 fatty acid that contributes to the membranes of retinal cells involved in normal visual function.
  • Supports maternal DHA intake through pregnancy and lactation, when the mother’s nutrient supply also helps nourish her baby.

How Dr. Formulated Prenatal DHA 30 Softgels Works

Prenatal omega-3 nutrition helps provide the fatty acids used to build cell membranes. DHA is especially concentrated in the brain and retina, where membrane structure helps cells receive and transmit signals. During pregnancy, maternal DHA supplies the growing baby through the placenta; during lactation, DHA is also present in breast milk.

This algal oil supplement supplies DHA directly instead of relying entirely on the body’s conversion of shorter-chain plant omega-3 fats. Its triglyceride oil contains both DHA and DPA. These are distinct fatty acids, so the 670 mg oil amount should not be confused with the amount of DHA alone.

Key Functional Ingredients Include:

  • DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid): Supports normal baby’s brain development by contributing to the structure of nerve-cell membranes. This long-chain omega-3 helps maintain the membrane environment needed for normal cell signaling and is also a structural component of retinal tissue. Maternal intake contributes to the DHA available during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • DPA (Total Docosapentaenoic Acid): Participates in the body’s long-chain omega-3 metabolism and contributes to its fatty-acid pool. DPA can be converted back to EPA, another omega-3 used by the body. It accompanies DHA in this algal formula but does not replace DHA’s distinct structural role in developing neural tissue.

Dr. Formulated Prenatal DHA 30 Softgels Is Formulated For

  • Adults seeking pregnancy and lactation support through a targeted DHA supplement.
  • People choosing an algae-derived, vegan alternative to fish-based prenatal oils.
  • Adults whose healthcare practitioner has reviewed their prenatal supplements, medications, and individual precautions.

Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Womens Pre-Natal Vitamins, DHA Fish Oil, and Garden Of Life Probiotics and Vitamins collections.

Recommendation: Adults take 1 softgel daily with food.

Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 30

Amount Per Serving:
Calories ... 5
Total Fat ... 0.5 g ... <1%¹
Unsaturated Fat ... <0.5 g
PureAlgaeOmega3™ Triglyceride Algal Oil (with naturally occurring SPMs, including Resolvins & Protectins) ... 670 mg ... +
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) ... 400 mg
DPA (Total Docosapentaenoic Acid) ... 90 mg

¹ Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
+Daily Value not established.

PureAlgaeOmega3™ and PlantGel™ are trademarks of CAS Biosciences, LLC, all rights reserved, worldwide.

Other Ingredients: Non-GMO PlantGel™ Softgel, Non-GMO Citrus Flavor, Non-GMO Rosemary Extract.

Does Not Contain: Made without dairy or soy ingredients, peanut or shellfish. No artificial colors or preservatives.

Storage: Store in a dark, cool, dry place.

Warnings/Cautions: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, giving product to children, allergic to iodine, use blood thinners, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision. Keep out of reach of children. Softgels can be a choking hazard. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Not intended for children. This bottle contains an aroma-fresh canister not for consumption; maintain in the bottle for optimal performance. Made without dairy or soy ingredients, peanut or shellfish. Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat and soybeans.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Formulated Prenatal DHA 30 Softgels

What are the benefits of Dr. Formulated Prenatal DHA 30 Softgels?

This Garden of Life formula provides 400 mg DHA and 90 mg DPA in each vegan softgel. DHA contributes to the membranes of brain and retinal cells, making it an important part of maternal nutrition for a baby’s normal brain and visual development. The algae-derived oil offers an alternative to fish-based DHA. It supplies targeted omega-3 nutrition rather than the broad vitamin and mineral coverage of a prenatal multivitamin.

Who should take Dr. Formulated Prenatal DHA 30 Softgels?

The formula is intended for adults seeking DHA during pregnancy and lactation, including those who prefer a vegan source. The directions are to take one softgel daily with food. A prenatal name does not remove the need for professional guidance: the manufacturer specifically advises consultation during pregnancy or nursing. Review it with your practitioner alongside your prenatal multivitamin, dietary omega-3 intake, and medications. It is not intended for children, and softgels can be a choking hazard.

Are there any side effects of taking Dr. Formulated Prenatal DHA 30 Softgels?

The label does not provide a list of side-effect frequencies. Consult your practitioner before use, particularly during pregnancy or nursing, with iodine allergy, blood thinners, anticipated surgery, regular medication use, or medical supervision. It is not intended for children; keep it out of their reach because softgels can be a choking hazard. Do not use a bottle with a broken or missing safety seal, and do not consume the aroma-fresh canister. Although made without dairy, soy, peanut, or shellfish ingredients, it is manufactured in a facility processing milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans.

How does Dr. Formulated Prenatal DHA 30 Softgels support overall health?

DHA is a structural fatty acid used in brain and retinal cell membranes, supporting the physical environment in which cells communicate. During pregnancy, the mother supplies DHA to her developing baby, and during breastfeeding DHA is also supplied through breast milk. This formula adds a direct algae-derived source to maternal nutrition. Its DPA participates in long-chain omega-3 metabolism. The supplement complements a balanced prenatal diet; it does not supply every nutrient needed during pregnancy or replace individualized prenatal care.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.