What it is?
Our Algae Oil DHA is derived from a unique wild-strain of algae, processed using a proprietary water extraction method to ensure the highest purity and concentration of DHA. This formulation is designed to support optimal DHA levels in the body. Compared to fish oil, our Algae Oil DHA provides a highly concentrated source of Omega-3s, potentially offering up to 250% more DHA per unit.
Key Benefits
- As it relates to brain health, memory, focus, clarity, neuroplasticity and neurogenesis, DHA can be viewed as one of the best nootropics (brain-enhancing nutrients) in existence. Literally.
- While there are many different nutrients, products and smart drugs out there, it is important to closely examine the fundamental needs of the human brain to understand why DHA is one of the strongest and most effective brain-enhancing nutrients known.
- DHA has been shown to up regulate the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) as well as another growth factor called nerve growth factor (NGF). These are growth factors that help to maintain the connections between neurons and help in the creation of new neurons. Some refer to these proteins as “miracle grow” for the brain.
- DHA also has been shown to help support the production of a compound called Synaptamide. Synaptamide (N-docosahexenoyethanolamine) is an anandamide-like compound that is synthesized from DHA in the brain and it helps to promote neurite growth, synaptogenesis and neurogenesis in developing neurons. In other words, for Synaptamide to be produced at healthy levels, DHA needs to be present.
- DHA also has been shown to modulate the expression of several different genes in the brain and nervous system, and in particular, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN).
- The SCN is commonly known as the “brain’s pacemaker” because of its ability to help regulate hormones in conjunction with the cycles of light and darkness and helps to set and balance our circadian rhythm.
- DHA is also incorporated into the rods and cones in the retina of the eye and it is the photons from the sun that hit the retina and are converted to an electrical signal that the brain can then read.
What else you need to know
- Contains 24 fatty acids to nourish the brain and body*
- Promotes healthy DNA function*
- Supports child brain development*
- Assists in supporting healthy cholesterol ratios*
- Promotes cardiovascular health*
- Assists in healthy mitochondrial function*
- Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease*
- 60 ml Bottle
Origin:
- DHA is an essential omega-3 fatty acid and is also known as docosahexaenoic acid and is a compound that us humans must continually consume, due to its fundamental and structural role in all neurons, the eyes, mitochondria, telomeres and sperm.
- The DHA fatty acid is part of the neuron itself and and is responsible for 90% of the omega-3 fatty acids found in the brain and is 25% of the brain’s total poly-unsaturated fat content.
- DHA is so fundamental in fact that the developing baby inside a mother’s womb utilizes DHA from the mother to help form the brain, the eyes, the nervous system and more.
- The need for continual DHA consumption then continues on throughout the human lifespan.
- It is because of DHA that we are able to even see, read and interpret the words on this page–as well as think, speak, memorize, recall and hear.
- Additionally, some neuroscientists even view DHA as more important than DNA itself!
