Algae & Sea VegetableDHA microalgae
Crypthecodinium cohnii is a well-established, safe source of high-quality docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) used extensively in infant formulas and dietary supplements. Clinical evidence supports its benefits for cognitive function, visual development, and cardiovascular health. It is cultivated in controlled environments, minimizing exposure to marine contaminants like heavy metals.
Benefits
- Crypthecodinium cohnii is a well-established
- safe source of high-quality docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) used extensively in infant formulas and dietary supplements. Clinical evidence supports its benefits for cognitive function
- visual development
- and cardiovascular health. It is cultivated in controlled environments
- minimizing exposure to marine contaminants like heavy metals.
Key compounds
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)Omega-3 fatty acids (specifically DHA)
May help with
- Brain health
- cardiovascular support
- eye health
- prenatal development
- anti-inflammatory support
Best for these goals
Brain healthcardiovascular supporteye healthprenatal developmentanti-inflammatory support
How to use it
Algal oil capsules; infant formula additive; functional food fortification; liquid oil extracts
Evidence level
Strong
Cautions & interactions
Iodine: Low | Contaminant concerns: Generally free from heavy metals and environmental contaminants due to closed-system fermentation, but monitor for extraction solvent residues. | Generally recognized as safe (GRAS); caution advised for individuals on blood-thinning medications or with bleeding disorders due to high omega-3 content. | Interactions: High doses of DHA may interact with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, potentially increasing bleeding risk.
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