Fat/Fatty Acid

Vegetarian DHA

by NOW · Softgel Capsule

Supplement facts from the label of Vegetarian DHA by NOW: Calories 10 {Calories}, Total Fat 1.0 Gram(s), Docosahexaenoic Acid 400 mg.

Serving size2 Softgel(s)
Servings per container45
Most servings a day on the label3
TypeFat/Fatty Acid
Barcode733739016096
Label recordDSLD 36617 · entered 2014-08-26

Supplement Facts

IngredientPer serving% DVUpper limit (adults)
Calories10 {Calories}——
└ Calories from Fat10 {Calories}——
Total Fat1.0 Gram(s)2%—
Docosahexaenoic Acid400 mg——

Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.

On the label

For: Vegan · Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free

Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 2 softgels 2 to 3 times daily with food.

All Other Content: DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) is an omega-3 essential fatty acid that is a major building block of cell membranes. It can be found in high concentrations especially in the brain, nerve tissue, and in the retina of the eye and is therefore essential for the development and maintenance of these cells and organs throughout life.

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM): NOW(R) Vegetarian DHA is produced from naturally occurring microalgae via a patented fermentation process. Vegetarians and people who do not eat fish have a limited intake of DHA, so the use of NOW(R) Vegetarian DHA offers an attractive option in order to achieve optimal intake.

Formula re: Type: Vegetarians and people who do not eat fish have a limited intake of DHA, so the use of NOW(R) Vegetarian DHA offers an attractive option in order to achieve optimal intake.

FDA Disclaimer Statement: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions re: All Other: Caution: For adults only.

This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.

Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).