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Pure DHA Natural Berry Flavor

ChildLife Essentials
4.7
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(13088 ratings)
Omega-3 540 mg
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Score56
Age-based berry softgels may be convenient for children. Missing DHA disclosure, modest amounts, and poor large-serving value are significant limitations.
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Quantity:90 Softgel(s) • (10 servings)
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Skin Health

Score 56

Age-based berry softgels may be convenient for children. Missing DHA disclosure, modest amounts, and poor large-serving value are significant limitations.
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$11.96($1.19 per serving)
Pure Formulas
$ 14.99
Vitacost
$ 15.55
Daily Vita
$ 11.96
Vitacost
$ 15.55
Walmart
$ 16.88
iHerb
$ 14.99
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Analysis

The supplied data list age-based total omega-3 amounts from 180 mg to 540 mg. Separate DHA and EPA amounts are not provided despite the product's DHA-focused name.

The child-friendly berry softgel may ease administration, but the active share of total fat is modest. Skin relevance depends on the undisclosed fatty-acid composition.

Only ten largest-size servings are reflected in the supplied count, making value weak at that level. Oil source, molecular form, oxidation protection, and independent purity evidence are absent.

Who is it for
  • Children who prefer berry-flavored softgels
  • Families needing age-based serving flexibility
  • Users comfortable with total-only omega-3 disclosure
Best for
  • Child-friendly omega-3 supplementation
  • Small age-adjusted servings
  • Families prioritizing flavor

Pros

  • Offers age-based serving amounts
  • Provides up to 540 mg total omega-3
  • Berry flavor
  • Softgel format

Cons

  • DHA and EPA are not separated
  • Only ten largest servings
  • Oil form and source are unknown
  • Purity testing is absent

Warnings

  • Follow the age-specific serving directions exactly
  • The undisclosed oil source prevents complete allergy screening
  • Keep softgels out of reach of young children

Nutrient quality

65 High impact

Age-based serving amounts offer low-to-moderate total omega-3 depth. Missing DHA, EPA, source, form, and clear serving mapping limit quality assessment.

Ingredient transparency

55 Moderate impact

Listed active ingredients carry amounts and no proprietary blend hides a supplied dose. Missing fatty-acid detail, complete directions, or an excipient list keeps disclosure incomplete.

Customer satisfaction

70 High impact

The supplied average rating is strong and the review volume is very large. Specific comments are absent, so repeated complaints and purpose-specific experiences cannot be assessed.

Value for money

35 Situational impact

Age-based flexibility and strong review volume offer some practical reassurance. Unclear serving mapping and modest active delivery make the value poor.

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Goals

Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 540 mg

Marine omega-3 fats may support skin barrier and inflammatory balance, but the label data does not verify how much DHA the product delivers. Direct evidence for visible skin benefits is moderate and dose dependent.

Age-based total omega-3 amounts are disclosed, while individual DHA and EPA amounts and the oil form are absent. The single-purpose softgel design is clean, but the missing fatty-acid breakdown limits confidence.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
3 Gram(s)
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
540 mg
Gluten Free Dairy Free Children 4+ Children 1–4 Infants 0–1
Report overview
Omega-3 · 540 mg OverallScore24
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The omega-3 source, molecular form, and antioxidant protection are not identified. Only total omega-3 is disclosed across age-based servings, and the active share of total fat is low. The largest serving has poor cost efficiency per disclosed active gram.

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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
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  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
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