Baby's DHA

Baby's DHA

Nordic Naturals4.8 (23,842 ratings)
Format:Liquid Quantity: 2 Liquid(s) · 12 servings
Goals

Product analysis

47 out of 100

Baby’s DHA supplies omega-3 fats alongside vitamins A and D. The described skin, metabolism and joint findings do not establish benefits for infants, which matters when choosing a product intended for a baby.

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Nutrient Quality20

The ingredient forms are unspecified, limiting a confident comparison of quality. The nutrient names alone do not establish how the forms compare with alternatives.

Ingredient Transparency63

Ingredient amounts are listed, but the forms are unspecified. That gives a partial picture of the serving while limiting detailed comparisons.

Value For Money23

The cost is relatively high for the amounts of omega-3 and vitamins supplied. It is therefore less appealing on value when comparing equivalent nutrient amounts.

Customer Satisfaction93

Customer ratings are very positive across a particularly large review base. Those ratings describe satisfaction rather than proving effectiveness or suitability for infants.

Product Focus66

Omega-3 has possible links to skin and joint support, with uncertain practical effects and no predictable increase in calorie burning. Adult findings should not be extended to infants.

Format
Liquid
Container
2 Liquid(s)
Per serving
$1.27
Customer rating
4.8 · 23,842 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitD PathwaysB EvidenceA- Formulation Logic
Omega-3 · 1050 mg
Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Metabolism Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Omega-3 · 1050 mgVitamin D · 300 IU
Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 42 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 65 studies
Joint Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Omega-3 · 1050 mg
Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 40 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 111 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
45 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
5 Gram(s)
Vitamin A
920 IU 13
Vitamin D3
300 IU 57
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
1050 mg 64
Gluten Free Dairy Free Infants 0–1
Report overview
Vitamin D · 300 IU OverallScore57
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving supplies 300 IU of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), with a high cost per 1,000 IU. The amount is low. The raw source is not specified in the available information.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability87

vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is listed. The raw source is not specified in the available information.
Vitamin D3 vs. D2 Superiority
vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the listed form.
Sourcing and Active Marker Disclosure
The raw source is not specified in the available information.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency40

The serving supplies 300 IU of vitamin D, a low amount. The available information does not establish a qualifying independent seal or batch-specific certificate.
Daily Dosage Appropriateness
The serving supplies 300 IU of vitamin D, a low amount.
Excipient and Additive Purity
The available ingredient information does not indicate titanium dioxide, artificial colors or hydrogenated oils.
Purity and Quality Certification
The available information does not establish a qualifying independent seal or batch-specific certificate.

Value30

The cost per 1,000 IU is high.
Price per 1,000 IU Efficiency
The cost per 1,000 IU is high.
Vitamin A · 920 IU OverallScore13
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving supplies 920 IU of vitamin A at a high cost for that amount. Its chemical form is unknown.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability0

The vitamin A chemical form is unknown.
Vitamin A Chemical Form & Source
The vitamin A chemical form is unknown.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency22

The serving provides 920 IU of vitamin A. The available information does not identify the vitamin A form.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Thresholds
The serving provides 920 IU of vitamin A.
Label Transparency of Specific Forms
The available information does not identify the vitamin A form.

Value20

The cost for the vitamin A amount is high.
Price per 5,000 IU Dose
The cost for the vitamin A amount is high.
Omega-3 · 1050 mg OverallScore64
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving lists 350 mg EPA and 485 mg DHA. The cost per gram of EPA and DHA is high. The omega-3 is in triglyceride form. The total oil amount is unavailable, so the EPA and DHA concentration is unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability88

The omega-3 is in triglyceride form. An antioxidant is indicated, though its identity is not specified.
Molecular Form & Absorption Potential
The omega-3 is in triglyceride form.
Source Purity & Oxidative Protection
An antioxidant is indicated, though its identity is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency61

Each serving lists 350 mg EPA and 485 mg DHA. The total oil amount is unavailable, so the EPA and DHA concentration is unclear. Testing and a certificate of analysis are indicated.
EPA & DHA Label Specificity
Each serving lists 350 mg EPA and 485 mg DHA.
Active Ingredient Concentration
The total oil amount is unavailable, so the EPA and DHA concentration is unclear.
Third-Party Purity Verification
Testing and a certificate of analysis are indicated.

Value20

The cost per gram of EPA and DHA is high.
Price per 1000mg of EPA+DHA
The cost per gram of EPA and DHA is high.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Supplementation of fish oil and olive oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
    Berbert AA; Kondo CR; Almendra CL; Matsuo T; Dichi I · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2005
    Randomized trial43 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  2. Krill oil improved osteoarthritic knee pain in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: a 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Stonehouse W; Benassi-Evans B; Bednarz J; Vincent AD; Hall S; Hill CL · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial235 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  3. Effects of omega-3 supplementation on lipid metabolism, inflammation, and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Wang W; Xu Y; Zhou J; Zang Y · Clinical rheumatology · 2024
    Meta-analysis1,018 participants18 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  4. Impact of type and dose of oral polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on disease activity in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
    Sigaux J; Mathieu S; Nguyen Y; Sanchez P; Letarouilly JG; Soubrier M; Czernichow S; Flipo RM; Sellam J; Daïen C · Arthritis research & therapy · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,420 participants30 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  5. A meta-analysis of the analgesic effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for inflammatory joint pain.
    Goldberg RJ; Katz J · Pain · 2007
    Meta-analysis17 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  6. Knee effusion-synovitis volume measurement and effects of vitamin D supplementation in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
    Wang X; Cicuttini F; Jin X; Wluka AE; Han W; Zhu Z; Blizzard L; Antony B; Winzenberg T; Jones G; Ding C · Osteoarthritis and cartilage · 2018
    Randomized trial413 participantsJoint Health forVitamin D
  7. Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Poorer Health Outcomes and Greater Length of Stay After Total Knee Arthroplasty and Supplementation Improves Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Vivek K; Kamal R; Perera E; Gupte CM · JBJS reviews · 2024
    Meta-analysis146,054 participants10 studies pooledJoint Health forVitamin D
  8. Does vitamin D improve symptomatic and structural outcomes in knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Zhao ZX; He Y; Peng LH; Luo X; Liu M; He CS; Chen J · Aging clinical and experimental research · 2021
    Meta-analysis1,599 participants6 studies pooledJoint Health forVitamin D
  9. Baseline 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels predict the effects of vitamin D supplementation on joint symptoms and cartilage loss in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
    Wang T; Zheng S; Jin X; Cen H; Zhu Z; Han W; Wluka A; Cicuttini F; Cao P; Ding C · Rheumatology advances in practice · 2025
    Randomized trial413 participantsJoint Health forVitamin D
  10. The Efficacy and Safety of Disease-Modifying Osteoarthritis Drugs for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis-a Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Yang W; Sun C; He SQ; Chen JY; Wang Y; Zhuo Q · Journal of general internal medicine · 2021
    Meta-analysis11,890 participants28 studies pooledJoint Health forVitamin D
  11. Effects of omega-3 supplementation on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with gestational diabetes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Liu W; Gao M; Yang S; Sun C; Bi Y; Li Y; Wang J; Yuan X · Journal of diabetes and its complications · 2023
    Meta-analysis331 participants6 studies pooledMetabolism Support forOmega-3
  12. Hepatic de novo lipogenesis is suppressed and fat oxidation is increased by omega-3 fatty acids at the expense of glucose metabolism.
    Green CJ; Pramfalk C; Charlton CA; Gunn PJ; Cornfield T; Pavlides M; Karpe F; Hodson L · BMJ open diabetes research & care · 2021
    Randomized trial38 participantsMetabolism Support forOmega-3
  13. Clinical and metabolic response to flaxseed oil omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Soleimani Z; Hashemdokht F; Bahmani F; Taghizadeh M; Memarzadeh MR; Asemi Z · Journal of diabetes and its complications · 2018
    Randomized trial60 participantsMetabolism Support Skin Health forOmega-3
  14. The Effects of Flaxseed Oil Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation on Metabolic Status of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Mirmasoumi G; Fazilati M; Foroozanfard F; Vahedpoor Z; Mahmoodi S; Taghizadeh M; Esfeh NK; Mohseni M; Karbassizadeh H; Asemi Z · Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association · 2018
    Randomized trial60 participantsMetabolism Support forOmega-3
  15. A combination of omega-3 and plant sterols regulate glucose and lipid metabolism in individuals with impaired glucose regulation: a randomized and controlled clinical trial.
    Wang JF; Zhang HM; Li YY; Xia S; Wei Y; Yang L; Wang D; Ye JJ; Li HX; Yuan J; Pan RR · Lipids in health and disease · 2019
    Randomized trial200 participantsMetabolism Support forOmega-3
  16. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on insulin resistance and lipid metabolic profiles in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled trial.
    Duan Y; Zhang S; Ma X; Li L; Jia K · African journal of reproductive health · 2026
    Randomized trial120 participantsMetabolism Support forVitamin D
  17. Vitamin D3 improves glucose metabolism and attenuates inflammation in prediabetic human and mice.
    Zhang Y; Ni P; Miao Y; Chen H; Tang L; Song H; Li W; Li X · The Journal of nutritional biochemistry · 2024
    Randomized trialMetabolism Support forVitamin D
  18. Effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on pancreatic β cell function, insulin sensitivity, and glycemia in adults at high risk of diabetes: the Calcium and Vitamin D for Diabetes Mellitus (CaDDM) randomized controlled trial.
    Mitri J; Dawson-Hughes B; Hu FB; Pittas AG · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2011
    Randomized trial92 participantsMetabolism Support forVitamin D
  19. The Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Glycemic Control, Lipid Profiles and C-Reactive Protein Among Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Ostadmohammadi V; Milajerdi A; Ghayour-Mobarhan M; Ferns G; Taghizadeh M; Badehnoosh B; Mirzaei H; Asemi Z · Current pharmaceutical design · 2020
    Meta-analysis630 participants8 studies pooledMetabolism Support forVitamin D
  20. The Effect of Improved Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status on Glycemic Control in Diabetic Patients: A Meta-Analysis.
    Mirhosseini N; Vatanparast H; Mazidi M; Kimball SM · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2017
    Meta-analysis1,528 participants24 studies pooledMetabolism Support forVitamin D