DHA

DHA is a commercially used dietary-supplement ingredient or ingredient form. It is commonly positioned for cardiovascular; metabolic, although evidence strength, permitted use and legal claims depend on the exact specification, dose and jurisdiction.

Brain health
Cardio health
Metabolism

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Origin of Ingredient

Food-derived, fermentation-derived or manufactured nutraceutical material depending on supplier specification.

History of Ingredient

DHA moved from food, biochemical or specialist use into modern nutraceuticals as purification, fermentation, encapsulation and standardisation technologies developed.

Scientific Makeup of Ingredient

docosahexaenoic acid, 22:6 n-3 omega-3 fatty acid

UK Legal Claim

• DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function.
• DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. Conditions: Brain/vision claims: beneficial effect obtained with 250 mg DHA/day.

EU Legal Claim

US Legal Claim

FDA does not pre-approve ordinary dietary-supplement structure/function claims. Example for regulatory review only (NOT FDA-approved wording): “Supports a healthy inflammatory response.” The marketer must hold substantiation, avoid disease claims, use the DSHEA disclaimer and notify FDA within 30 days after first marketing.

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August 24, 2024

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