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Prenatal DHA Vegan

Nordic Naturals
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(16063 ratings)
Omega-3 500 mg
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Score67
A moderate fish-free prenatal omega-3 in two softgels. Missing DHA and EPA amounts plus high recurring cost weaken its practical value.
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Quantity:60 Softgel(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Skin Health

Score 67

A moderate fish-free prenatal omega-3 in two softgels. Missing DHA and EPA amounts plus high recurring cost weaken its practical value.
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$29.71($0.99 per serving)
Vitacost
$ 31.23
Daily Vita
$ 29.71
Pure Formulas
$ 29.71
Pure Formulas
$ 29.71
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$ 29.71
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Analysis

The two-softgel serving supplies 500 mg total omega-3 from an algae-oriented prenatal formula. It provides a useful option for people avoiding fish-derived oil.

Separate DHA and EPA amounts are not shown despite the prenatal focus. Molecular form, antioxidant protection, and purity verification are also missing from the supplied facts.

It fits vegan prenatal users who value algae sourcing more than low cost. A product with a clearly quantified DHA amount is easier to align with an individual prenatal plan.

Who is it for
  • Vegan prenatal users
  • People avoiding fish-derived oil
  • Users seeking a moderate omega-3 total
Best for
  • Fish-free prenatal supplementation
  • Algae-based daily use
  • Vegan omega-3 routines

Pros

  • Algae-based positioning
  • Provides 500 mg total omega-3
  • Focused prenatal format
  • Softgel delivery

Cons

  • DHA amount is not disclosed
  • EPA contribution is unclear
  • Molecular form is missing
  • Purity details are absent
  • High recurring cost

Warnings

  • Verify the separate DHA amount before relying on this as the primary prenatal omega-3 because the supplied label gives only a total
  • Omega-3 may add to bruising or bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines or around a planned procedure
  • Algae oil can cause nausea or loose stools, which may be harder to tolerate during pregnancy

Nutrient quality

71 High impact

The stated omega-3 amount is moderate. Only total omega-3 is shown, so the EPA and DHA contribution cannot be determined.

Ingredient transparency

58 Moderate impact

Only total omega-3 is shown, so the EPA and DHA contribution cannot be determined. Complete usage, inactive-ingredient, molecular-form, and purity details remain unavailable.

Customer satisfaction

74 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating and review volume provide a useful satisfaction signal. Specific comments are unavailable, so recurring complaints and purpose-specific experiences cannot be assessed.

Value for money

67 High impact

The active amount partly supports the cost, but disclosure gaps weaken quality-adjusted value. The product is moderately competitive but lacks the disclosure needed for a stronger comparison.

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Goals

Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 500 mg

Omega-three fatty acids support skin barrier lipids and help regulate inflammatory signaling. The 500 mg total amount provides moderate support for that pathway.

The streamlined formula concentrates on one relevant pathway instead of spreading the serving across many actives. The vegan source is useful for dietary preference, but fatty-acid breakdown, molecular form, and purity testing are not supplied.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
500 mg
Gluten Free Vegan Pregnant Women 18–50 Vegetarian
Report overview
Omega-3 · 500 mg OverallScore31
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Algal sourcing offers a vegan and sustainable prenatal omega-3 option. Molecular form, separate EPA and DHA amounts, antioxidant protection, and independent purity verification are not disclosed. The missing active breakdown prevents a value calculation.
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Sources

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

  1. Dietetic intervention in psoriatic arthritis: the DIETA trial.
    Leite BF; Morimoto MA; Gomes CMF; Klemz BNC; Genaro PS; Shivappa N; Hébert JR; Damasceno NRT; Pinheiro MM · Advances in rheumatology (London, England) · 2022
    Randomized trial97 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  2. Omega-3 fatty acid supplement skin cancer prophylaxis in lung transplant recipients: A randomized, controlled pilot trial.
    Miura K; Vail A; Chambers D; Hopkins PM; Ferguson L; Grant M; Rhodes LE; Green AC · The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation · 2019
    Randomized trial49 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  3. 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 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  4. Treatment of hard-to-heal wounds in ischaemic lower extremities with a novel fish skin-derived matrix.
    Lee YJ; Han HJ; Shim HS · Journal of wound care · 2024
    Randomized trial50 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  5. Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on UVR-related cancer risk in humans. An assessment of early genotoxic markers.
    Rhodes LE; Shahbakhti H; Azurdia RM; Moison RM; Steenwinkel MJ; Homburg MI; Dean MP; McArdle F; Beijersbergen van Henegouwen GM; Epe B; Vink AA · Carcinogenesis · 2003
    Randomized trial42 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3