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Why DHA for Pregnancy
DHA plays a important role in pregnancy. DHA is the primary structural omega-3 in the brain (~97% of brain omega-3s) and retina (~93% of retinal omega-3s). Critical during pregnancy for fetal brain development — minimum 200-300mg DHA recommended.
Effective dosing
Most evidence supports 250–1000 mg of dha daily. 250mg minimum for vision/brain maintenance; 500-1000mg for cognitive outcomes. Products below this range may not deliver meaningful results.
The evidence behind dha
Research supporting dha for pregnancy is rated as strong. DHA constitutes ~97% of brain omega-3s. RCTs confirm benefits for cognitive function, visual acuity, and fetal neurodevelopment. Learn more
