Omega-3 DHA and functioning Brain

DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function. This beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of at least 250 mg DHA. Moller’s Omega-3 cod liver oil contains 510 mg DHA per serving (5 ml).

DHA: A Building Block of the Brain

The brain is one of the most fat-rich organs in the body. A significant portion of this fat consists of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid. DHA is a structural component of brain cell membranes and is present in high concentrations in the grey matter of the brain.

DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function, with a daily intake of at least 250 mg DHA. This is an EFSA-approved health claim.

Brain Development in Children

DHA contributes to the normal development of the brain of the foetus and breastfed infants. This beneficial effect is obtained when the mother takes at least 200 mg DHA per day, in addition to the recommended 250 mg EPA+DHA.

For young children, extra intake of DHA is advised to support the development of their nervous system. The brain continues to develop significantly during the first years of life, making adequate DHA intake relevant during this period. Read more about omega-3 and child development.

Omega-3 and Cognitive Function Throughout Life

DHA is relevant across all phases of life. From the development of the brain before birth, through childhood and adulthood, to later years. Maintaining normal brain function is a lifelong process, and adequate DHA intake through diet or supplementation plays a role in this.

Fatty fish is the primary dietary source of DHA. For those who do not eat enough fish, a supplement such as cod liver oil can help reach the recommended intake.

DHA in Moller’s Omega-3

One serving of Moller’s Omega-3 provides more than twice the minimum DHA intake for the brain function claim.

Learn more about what omega-3 is, or discover how omega-3 supports heart function. Read about the differences between cod liver oil and fish oil.