Mother's DHA 500 mg, 120 Soft Gels

Description

Mother's DHA 120sg by Carlson Labs – Prenatal DHA Fish Oil Support

Mother's DHA soft gels by Carlson Labs provide concentrated Norwegian fish oil for prenatal omega-3 support and nutrition during nursing. Each soft gel supplies 500 mg of DHA within 640 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, making this a DHA-focused formula rather than a general multivitamin.

This 120-soft-gel bottle offers DHA-rich fish oil for women reviewing their nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It supplies preformed marine omega-3s, so the body does not first need to convert plant-based omega-3 fats into DHA. The formula complements dietary intake without replacing the broader nutrients provided by food or a prenatal vitamin.

Key Mother's DHA 120sg Benefits

Provides DHA, a structural omega-3 fat used in brain cell membranes, supporting normal nervous system function throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Supplies a fatty acid naturally concentrated in the retina, helping nourish the membranes involved in normal vision.
Complements maternal omega-3 intake during the periods when DHA is supplied to a developing baby and through breast milk.

How Mother's DHA 120sg Works

Omega-3 fats become part of the flexible membranes surrounding cells. Those membranes organize the proteins and signals that let cells communicate. DHA is particularly important to brain health and vision health because it is concentrated in nervous tissue and the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.

Maternal intake provides DHA during fetal development and lactation. Mother's DHA pairs this structural fat with EPA, another marine omega-3 used in cell membranes and local signaling pathways. The listed fish oil amount is not the same as the DHA amount; the individual fatty acid quantities identify what each serving actually contributes.

Key Functional Ingredients Include:

DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid): Helps maintain the structure and flexibility of brain and retinal cell membranes. This supports the environment in which nerve cells exchange signals and retinal cells respond to light. Its nutritional role is especially relevant while a developing baby's nervous system draws on maternal DHA supply.
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid): Contributes to cell membranes and provides material for short-lived lipid messengers. These messengers help coordinate normal immune responses and their resolution. EPA complements DHA's structural role, adding another component of marine omega-3 nutrition without replacing DHA's distinct contribution to nervous tissue.

Mother's DHA 120sg Is Formulated For

Pregnant women seeking a defined amount of DHA alongside their prenatal nutrition plan.
Lactating mothers reviewing marine omega-3 intake with their healthcare practitioner.
Women who prefer soft gels and can use fish-derived ingredients and bovine gelatin.

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 DHA Fish Oil, Womens Pre-Natal Vitamins, and Fish Oil Supplements collections.

Recommendation: Women who are pregnant or nursing: take one soft gel once or twice daily at mealtime.

Serving Size: 1 Soft Gel
Servings Per Container: 120

Amount Per Serving:
Calories ... 10
Total Fat ... 1 g ... 1%**
Norwegian Fish Oil Concentrate ... 1 g ... †
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids^☆ ... 640 mg ... †
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)^☆ ... 500 mg ... †
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)^☆ ... 100 mg ... †

** Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value (DV) not established.
☆Reported as triglycerides.

Other Ingredients: Soft gel shell (bovine gelatin, glycerin, water), natural mixed tocopherols.

Contains: fish (anchovy, sardine, mackerel).

Does Not Contain: Gluten-free. No artificial preservatives.

Warnings/Cautions: Contains fish (anchovy, sardine, mackerel).

Additional precautions: Review Mother's DHA with your prenatal care professional before use, particularly if you take warfarin or another anticoagulant. High omega-3 doses can interact with these medicines and increase bleeding risk. Avoid this fish-derived formula if you have a fish allergy, and review your total omega-3 intake before combining supplements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mother's DHA 120sg

What are the benefits of Mother's DHA 120sg?

Mother's DHA provides 500 mg of DHA and 100 mg of EPA per soft gel, within 640 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids. DHA is a structural component of brain and retinal membranes, making it relevant to maternal nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding. EPA contributes to cell membranes and normal lipid signaling. This DHA-focused fish oil complements your food intake; it does not supply the broad range of vitamins and minerals found in a prenatal multivitamin.

Who should take Mother's DHA 120sg?

The manufacturer's directions identify women who are pregnant or nursing as the intended users. Mother's DHA can fit a prenatal or breastfeeding nutrition plan when your healthcare practitioner recommends additional marine omega-3s. Each serving is one soft gel, and the directions specify once or twice daily at mealtime. The fish oil comes from anchovy, sardine, and mackerel, and the shell contains bovine gelatin, so this is not a vegetarian option or an appropriate choice for someone with a fish allergy.

Are there any side effects of taking Mother's DHA 120sg?

Fish oil can cause unpleasant taste, bad breath, heartburn, nausea, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, headache, or unusual sweat odor. The label states: Contains fish (anchovy, sardine, mackerel). Avoid this formula if you have a fish allergy. Discuss Mother's DHA with your prenatal care professional before use, especially if you take warfarin or another anticoagulant; high omega-3 doses can increase bleeding risk with these medicines. Review other fish oil supplements you use so that your practitioner can assess your total intake.

How does Mother's DHA 120sg support overall health?

Mother's DHA adds preformed marine omega-3 fats to maternal nutrition. DHA helps form the flexible membranes used by brain and retinal cells, while EPA provides building material for membranes and local signaling molecules. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, maternal DHA intake contributes to the supply available to a growing baby. Its role is nutritional support, not a substitute for prenatal care, a varied diet, or other nutrients your practitioner recommends. Each soft gel contains 1 g of Norwegian fish oil concentrate.