Algae Oil DHA Omega-3's - Vegan and Vegetarian, 1000 mg

Ascent Nutrition’s Algae Oil DHA uses a specific wild-strain of algae that is uniquely water extracted to naturally produce the cleanest, purest and most concentrated DHA in the world. Algae Oil DHA is known to build up DHA levels in the body which can produce 250% more Omega-3 than fish oil per unit.

• 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*

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.

Water-Extracted Omega-3s DHA, EPA and 22 other fatty acids, with the antioxidant tocopherol.

1000-2000 mg of Algae Oil DHA per day for us humans taken orally, as suggested by The DHA Regimen. 

Veterinarian Suggested Use for Cats:

• 2-4 lbs cat= 70 mg per day
• 5-9 lbs= 140 mg per day
• 10-14 lbs= 210 mg per day
• 15-20 lbs= 285 mg per day
• 21 lbs+= 355 mg per day

Veterinarian Suggested Use for Dogs:

• 0-22 lbs dog= 25 mg per day
• 23-44 lbs= 50 mg per day
• 45-66 lbs= 75 mg per day
• 67-88 lbs= 100 mg per day
• 89-108 lbs= 140 mg per day
• 109-128 lbs= 175 mg per day

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!