DHA (Premier DHA) (Brain, Nerves, Eyes & Heart Support) 60 Vcaps
Premier DHA (Brain, Nerves, Eyes and Heart Support) from Premier Research Labs
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Premier DHA from Premier Research Labs is plant-sourced and derived from non-GMO micro-algae, not fish, making it suitable for everyone including vegetarians and vegans.DHA Supplement
- Delivers DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a key omega-3 fatty acid
- Promotes superior brain, nervous system, eye, and heart health*
- Vegan-friendly DHA sourced from deep sea marine algae
Product Features: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Non-GMO, Vegan, Excipient Free
At last, DHA from a high quality, pure plant source (from deep sea marine algae) is now available. Premier Research Labs’, Plant DHA has gone straight to the source, producing DHA from the same microalgae sources fish get it from. Most people know that fish are a rich source of DHA, but what they don’t know is that fish get DHA from the algae they eat in their food chain.
Plant DHA is a vegetarian source of DHA grown in a controlled environment manufactured from algae. The process begins with the initial algae cell culture and results in highly purified DHA oil. The microalgae are grown in fermentors then harvested and processed to extract the clear, amber-colored oil rich in DHA.
DHA Health Benefits
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a key component of the membranes that make up the central nervous system. This beneficial acid is a polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid found throughout the body but most abundantly in the brain, eyes, and heart.
At last, DHA from a high-quality, pure plant source (from deep-sea marine algae) is now available. Premier Research Labs’, Plant DHA has gone straight to the source, producing DHA from the same microalgae sources fish get from. Most people know that fish are a rich source of DHA, but they don’t know that fish get DHA from the algae they eat in their food chain.
Plant DHA is a vegetarian source of DHA grown in a controlled environment manufactured from algae. The process begins with the initial algae cell culture and results in highly purified DHA oil. The microalgae are grown in fermentors and then harvested and processed to extract the clear, amber-colored oil delivering DHA.
DHA for Brain Health
DHA is a structural fat, making up approximately 30% of the structural fats in the gray matter of the brain and 97% of the total omega-3s in the brain. Studies have shown that DHA plays a role in various functions and at different times in life:
Infant cognitive development
Brain and nervous system development and function “Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) maternal intake contributes to the normal brain development of the fetus and breastfed infants”
Supporting brain health of children and adults throughout life: “DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function”
DHA for Eye Health
DHA is a major structural fat in the retina of the eye and it plays an important role in both infant visual development and visual function throughout life. The human retina is about the size of a postage stamp and the macula only about the size of a pencil tip. Yet hundreds of millions of light receptor cells are employed here.
Cone cells produce color vision and are located in the macula. Rod cells produce black and white for night vision. The cone cells are located in the center of the retina and are used for reading and fine central vision. The rods are in the periphery of the retina and are used for night and side vision. Degeneration of the rods results in night blindness. Degeneration of the cones results in macular degeneration.
When nutrients come into the eye they reach the retinal light receptor cells, the rod and cones. These cells are lined with the DHA. Studies show that people who consume high amounts of DHA are less likely to develop macular degeneration.
Studies have shown that DHA plays a role in:
DHA intake may contribute to the normal visual development of infants up to 12 months of age. DHA maternal intake contributes to the normal development of the eye of the fetus and breastfed infants”
DHA may play a role in adult eye health and contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.