Functional Ingredient

Algal dha (omega 3)

Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid concentrated in brain tissue and the retina. Algal DHA comes directly from marine microalgae rather than fish.

It contributes to the structural integrity of cell membranes and supports normal brain and visual function.

In everyday life, Algal DHA (Omega-3) nourishes the structural fats your brain and eyes depend on, supporting clear visual function and everyday cognitive wellness.

Its contribution depends on ingredient form, quantity and the complete formulation.

Ingredient overview

What it is

Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid concentrated in brain tissue and the retina. Algal DHA comes directly from marine microalgae rather than fish.

  • Scientific identity: Algal DHA (Omega-3); molecule: Docosahexaenoic acid, 22:6 n-3.
  • How it works: Cultivated from marine microalgae: The algae are grown under controlled conditions and the oil extracted, bypassing the marine food chain entirely. Supplied preformed: The DHA arrives ready to use, which matters because the body converts plant-based ALA into DHA only inefficiently.
  • Primary function: It contributes to the structural integrity of cell membranes and supports normal brain and visual function.
  • What it supports: Algal DHA (Omega-3) nourishes the structural fats your brain and eyes depend on, supporting clear visual function and everyday cognitive wellness.
  • Important consideration: Its contribution depends on ingredient form, quantity and the complete formulation.

Formulation rationale

Why we use it

CARPEDIEM selected Algal DHA (Omega-3) for a clearly defined role within a thoughtfully balanced formulation.

  • Formulation purpose: It contributes to the structural integrity of cell membranes and supports normal brain and visual function.
  • Used in: CARPEDIEM MultiMen, CARPEDIEM Men’s Daily Performance Stack and CARPEDIEM MultiTeen and other appropriate CARPEDIEM formulations.
  • Works alongside: Algal DHA (Omega-3) complements CoQ10, Taurine and Vitamin D to support a more complete functional-wellness formulation.
  • Meaningful contribution: Algal DHA (Omega-3) nourishes the structural fats your brain and eyes depend on, supporting clear visual function and everyday cognitive wellness. Helps maintain the structure and flexibility of healthy cellular membranes.
  • Quality and scientific context: Its contribution depends on ingredient form, quantity and the complete formulation. 4 ingredient-specific studies are included because the research reports a relevant benefit.

Ingredient intelligence

How it works

The same omega-3 fish carry, taken from the organism that actually makes it.

Step 01 / 04

Grown, not fished.

Marine microalgae are cultivated in controlled tanks and the oil extracted, skipping the ocean food chain entirely.

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Molecule

Docosahexaenoic acid, 22:6 n-3

Source

Cultivated marine microalgae

Advantage

No fish, no ocean-chain contaminants

Ends up in

Cell membranes of brain and retina

Descriptive of the ingredient's established biology. Not a claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Functional role

All key functions

The complete functional profile connected with this ingredient.

Supports normal brain function through DHA, a structural omega-3 fatty acid.

Contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and retinal nutritional support.

Helps maintain the structure and flexibility of healthy cellular membranes.

Provides DHA directly from marine microalgae rather than conventional fish sources.

Offers a vegetarian-suitable omega-3 option for thoughtfully balanced daily nutrition.

Complements nutrients involved in cognitive, visual and general cellular wellbeing.

Nourishes the structural fats your brain and eyes depend on, supporting clear visual function and everyday cognitive wellness.

Works alongside CoQ10 and Taurine to create a more coordinated, science-led nutritional formula.

Scientific evidence

Selected research

Open the original paper, PubMed record or DOI page for the full publication.

01

Changes in fatty acid levels after consumption of a novel docosahexaenoic supplement from algae: a crossover randomized controlled trial in omnivorous, lacto-ovo vegetarians and vegans

European Journal of Nutrition

In a randomized crossover trial, 250 mg/day of microalgal DHA significantly increased serum DHA compared with placebo in omnivores, lacto-ovo vegetarians and vegans. The study directly supports algal oil as a bioavailable vegetarian source of preformed DHA.
2023
02

Bioequivalence of Docosahexaenoic acid from different algal oils in capsules and in a DHA-fortified food

A human bioavailability study comparing DHA from different algal oils delivered in capsules and fortified food. It supports algal DHA as an absorbable dietary source.
2007
03

Algal-oil capsules and cooked salmon: nutritionally equivalent sources of docosahexaenoic acid

A human study comparing DHA delivery from algal-oil capsules with cooked salmon. The results support algal oil as a viable non-fish source of DHA.
2008
04

Microalgal docosahexaenoic acid decreases plasma triacylglycerol in normolipidaemic vegetarians: a randomised trial

A randomized trial in normolipidaemic vegetarians evaluating microalgal DHA and blood-lipid measures. The findings apply to the tested dose and population.
2006

Related ingredients

Complementary by function

Functional Ingredient

Coq10

Amino Acid

Taurine

Vitamin

Vitamin d

Vitamin

Vitamin c

Ingredient intelligence

How it works

The same omega-3 fish carry, taken from the organism that actually makes it.

Step 01 / 04

Grown, not fished.

Marine microalgae are cultivated in controlled tanks and the oil extracted, skipping the ocean food chain entirely.

01 04

Molecule

Docosahexaenoic acid, 22:6 n-3

Source

Cultivated marine microalgae

Advantage

No fish, no ocean-chain contaminants

Ends up in

Cell membranes of brain and retina

Descriptive of the ingredient's established biology. Not a claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.