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Vital DHA contains Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), plus a small amount of Zinc and playsa critical role in the development of a baby’s brain during pregnancy and early infancy, so is recommended to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
If you are already pregnant, it is well worth starting at any time during pregnancy, whether or not you have considered taking supplemental DHA before you conceived. It can be particularly important as your baby is entirely reliant on your supply of DHA.
All oils used in Vital DHA are ultra-pure and molecularly distilled to test for the absence of of all known contaminants, including Mercury. Made from mixed, deep-sea, oily fish. DOES NOT CONTAIN TUNA.
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| 63644 | Download certificate |
Vital DHA has been specifically developed to help support men and women during preconception, pregnancy and through to breastfeeding. EFAs are important in the development of healthy cells and body tissue during pregnancy and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), in particular, plays a critical role in the development of a baby’s brain during pregnancy and early infancy.
Babies are completely reliant on the mother's supply of EFAs and so it is important to meet the minimum daily in-take via diet or foods. Especially if you don’t always have 2 portions of oily fish, like salmon, every week. Even if you do, we recommend women in particular should ensure sufficient intake as the baby is completely reliant on the mother’s reserves of Omega 3 during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Vital DHA is ultra-pure and molecularly distilled to ensure that it is free of all known contaminants, including Mercury and does not contain any Vitamin A.
Female Fertility: Essential for many of the body’s functions, including normal cell division. Also supports normal cognitive function and the normal metabolism of fatty acids. Zinc deficiency is often found in women with fertility problems
and in long-term users of the contraceptive pill
Male Fertility: Very important for male fertility. Needed to make the outer layer and tail of the sperm. Zinc is lost in the semen, so needs to be replenished regularly
Female Fertility: Helps protect DNA from oxidative damage during preconception as well as to support normal fertility
Male Fertility: Helps protect DNA from oxidative damage during preconception as well as to support healthy sperm production
Pregnancy: Important structural elements in the development of healthy cell membranes and body tissue, as well as playing a critical role in the development of a baby’s brain
Postnatal: Plays a critical role in the development of a baby’s brain – baby is completely reliant on the mother’s reserves during breastfeeding
| 2 capsules per day provide: | NRV%* | |
| Fish oil, derived from fish, of which 50% DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and 10% Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 1072mg | |
| Zinc | 3mg | 30 |
Fish oil (fish oil, antioxidant: mixed tocopherols), Fish gelatine, Glycerol, Silicon Dioxide, Colour (Caramel), Zinc oxide. Allergen Information: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May contain traces of macadamia, almond and sesame oil.
Vitafem and Pregnancy Plan are excellent multivitamins and minerals but they don’t contain the essential fatty acids you need. By taking Vital DHA alongside them, you will help to ensure you are optimally nourished when you get pregnant.
VitalDHA will help with hormone balance and egg production for conception as well as increasing your reserves of DHA to the benefit of your growing baby when you become pregnant.
It is sensible to incorporate fatty fish into your diet if you can. However, you would have to eat an awful lot of it to get the equivalent dosages delivered by the supplement. Unfortunately, as you may be aware, the FSA (Food Standards Agency) has recently had to warn women who are pregnant, or who are trying to get pregnant, to restrict their consumption of fresh tuna (the most popular of the oily fishes in the modern diet) due to concerns over the high levels of mercury found in some tuna fished from contaminated waters. VitalDHA does not contain any tuna but is produced from mixed, deep-sea, oily fish (using a process which removes any possible pollutants) and is biochemically screened for extra safety too.
We recommend that both men and women should ideally start to take a DHA supplement three to four months in advance of trying to conceive; but it is still worthwhile starting at any time prior to conception, or during pregnancy, for women. 8 out of 10 women enter pregnancy deficient in this essential fatty acid. It is important to take some form of DHA supplementation so that you can build your reserves for your developing baby. DHA supplementation has an important role to play for men too. It is thought that over 40% of cases of sub-fertility or infertility are now due to male factor problems (such as low quality sperm or low sperm motility) where deficiencies in DHA may be a contributory influence.
The benefits of taking folic acid or another equivalent form of Folate are now widely known, particularly its role in minimising the chance of anomalies with babies’ spines. And DHA is starting to get lots of recognition and press as well. A good maternal supply of DHA is crucial throughout pregnancy, particularly during the first 12-16 weeks of pregnancy when your baby’s brain and nervous systems are starting to develop. It’s important during the third trimester too (28 – 40 weeks) as this is when maximum brain development occurs. 70% of the nourishment your baby consumes during this period goes towards it.
No, but research suggests 700 – 1000mg per day is what is needed to maximise this vital nutrient for your baby.
It is best to maintain the recommended dosage on the product. 2 capsules provides 450mg of DHA per day.
Health experts around the world now agree on the importance of DHA both during pregnancy and the post-natal period.
Vital DHA is produced from the oils of mixed, deep-sea fish, sourced from clean waters using only dolphin friendly techniques to harvest the fish. The product is made from highly refined oils (using a process which removes any possible pollutants) and is biochemically screened for extra safety too, so there is no risk of contamination. Given the concerns that have been raised about excess levels of mercury in fresh tuna and the risks this could pose for women who are trying to get pregnant or who are pregnant, there is all the more reason to consider using a good DHA supplement to cover your nutritional needs during this critical period. Does not contain any tuna oil.
Your growing baby cannot manufacture his or her own DHA, so he or she has to rely on your diet and your sources. In all likelihood this will be from your richest source – your brain. So far as we know there is no research to link memory loss directly with depleted levels of DHA, but it certainly seems possible that DHA deficiency may be an underlying cause.
