5/1/2025
Last update
5/1/2025
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Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 22 Researches
8
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.6
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 softgel
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Calories
9
Calories from Fat
7
Total Fat
1 g
1%¹
Saturated Fat
0 g
0%¹
Unsaturated Fat
0.5 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
640 mg
+
DHA (Docosahexanoic Acid)
480 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
104 mg
Other Omega-3s
56 mg
Top Medical Research Studies
We uncovered intriguing insights into how eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and its metabolite, 12-hydroxyeicosapentaenoic acid (12-HEPE), play a role in managing allergic responses, particularly in the skin. Our study revealed that when mice consumed an omega-3 fatty acid-rich diet, 12-HEPE became a significant metabolite in their skin.
Interestingly, we observed that the enzymes responsible for producing 12-HEPE were more active in the skin compared to other organs. This effective metabolite appeared to reduce inflammation caused by contact hypersensitivity. Specifically, we found that applying 12-HEPE topically limited the influx of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell involved in inflammatory responses.
Taking our research a step further, we investigated the effects of 12-HEPE on human skin cells, or keratinocytes, in lab conditions. Our findings showed that 12-HEPE inhibited two specific genes that cause neutrophils to be attracted to the site of inflammation, showcasing its potential as a therapeutic agent for allergy management. Overall, we identified 12-HEPE as a potent metabolite in the skin, suggesting that dietary omega-3 fatty acids could be a beneficial strategy in controlling allergic reactions.
Interestingly, we observed that the enzymes responsible for producing 12-HEPE were more active in the skin compared to other organs. This effective metabolite appeared to reduce inflammation caused by contact hypersensitivity. Specifically, we found that applying 12-HEPE topically limited the influx of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell involved in inflammatory responses.
Taking our research a step further, we investigated the effects of 12-HEPE on human skin cells, or keratinocytes, in lab conditions. Our findings showed that 12-HEPE inhibited two specific genes that cause neutrophils to be attracted to the site of inflammation, showcasing its potential as a therapeutic agent for allergy management. Overall, we identified 12-HEPE as a potent metabolite in the skin, suggesting that dietary omega-3 fatty acids could be a beneficial strategy in controlling allergic reactions.
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We examined how docosahexaenoic acid, particularly its metabolite resolvin D2, influences allergic reactions and inflammation. Our focus was on type 2 inflammatory responses, often seen in allergic conditions. Through rigorous methodologies, including control groups, the study assessed how resolvin D2 can help in regulating these responses and promote the resolution of allergy-related inflammation in mice.
Our findings revealed that resolvin D2 plays a significant role in effectively managing allergic inflammation. It helps to mitigate the intense reactions typically associated with allergies, providing a clearer path toward alleviating symptoms.
This research demonstrates the potential of docosahexaenoic acid in offering therapeutic benefits for those suffering from type 2 inflammation due to allergies, and suggests that targeted treatments could improve overall allergen management.
Our findings revealed that resolvin D2 plays a significant role in effectively managing allergic inflammation. It helps to mitigate the intense reactions typically associated with allergies, providing a clearer path toward alleviating symptoms.
This research demonstrates the potential of docosahexaenoic acid in offering therapeutic benefits for those suffering from type 2 inflammation due to allergies, and suggests that targeted treatments could improve overall allergen management.
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We explored the impact of dietary eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in children suffering from atopic dermatitis, a common allergic skin condition. In a well-structured study, forty-eight children were divided into two groups: one received 250 mg of EPA twice daily, while the other was given a placebo for four weeks.
The study aimed to measure the effectiveness of EPA by examining improvements in the SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index and the need for topical corticosteroids. What we found was quite promising—after just two weeks, the EPA group showed significant improvement in their SCORAD scores compared to the placebo group.
Additionally, by the end of four weeks, fewer children in the EPA group required corticosteroids, indicating a potential reduction in the severity of their condition. Overall, the results suggest that EPA supplementation is both effective and well-tolerated among young patients with atopic dermatitis, offering a supportive strategy for managing this allergy-related issue.
The study aimed to measure the effectiveness of EPA by examining improvements in the SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index and the need for topical corticosteroids. What we found was quite promising—after just two weeks, the EPA group showed significant improvement in their SCORAD scores compared to the placebo group.
Additionally, by the end of four weeks, fewer children in the EPA group required corticosteroids, indicating a potential reduction in the severity of their condition. Overall, the results suggest that EPA supplementation is both effective and well-tolerated among young patients with atopic dermatitis, offering a supportive strategy for managing this allergy-related issue.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
No allergies observed
11 people found this helpful
Omega Maternity Omega is essential for pregnant women due to the critical fatty acids EPA and DHA it contains. These are vital for developing the baby's brain, visual and nervous systems. With 600 units of DHA, both mother and baby are well-supported, unlike the typical 200-300 units for adults. My friends who took this have all praised it—no allergies or unpleasant side effects.
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9
No side effects
The main advantage is that only one capsule a day is required. It does not cause allergies or side effects. While non-pregnant women can take it, the effects are less noticeable compared to those who are pregnant.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 22 Researches
8
- All Researches
9.5
Docosahexaenoic acid helps asthma
We explored the potential of lipid mediators derived from docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for alleviating allergic asthma. Using a model where mice were challenged with ovalbumin (OVA) to induce asthma-like symptoms, we administered lipid mediators that included 17S-monohydroxy DHA, resolvin D5, and protectin DX. These treatments led to significant improvements in key aspects of asthma such as reduced inflammatory cell infiltration and lower levels of Th2 cytokines.
Following treatment with the lipid mediators, we observed decreased levels of interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and IgE—important markers associated with allergic reactions. There was a notable reduction in inflammation and oxidative stress in lung tissues, which suggests a protective effect on the lungs. Additionally, histological examinations revealed fewer signs of inflammation and mucus secretion.
The results indicate that DHA-derived lipid mediators may effectively mitigate the symptoms of allergic asthma and offer a promising new approach for treatment. They seem to act by reducing inflammation and improving antioxidant defenses within the lungs.
Following treatment with the lipid mediators, we observed decreased levels of interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and IgE—important markers associated with allergic reactions. There was a notable reduction in inflammation and oxidative stress in lung tissues, which suggests a protective effect on the lungs. Additionally, histological examinations revealed fewer signs of inflammation and mucus secretion.
The results indicate that DHA-derived lipid mediators may effectively mitigate the symptoms of allergic asthma and offer a promising new approach for treatment. They seem to act by reducing inflammation and improving antioxidant defenses within the lungs.
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9.5
We set out to assess a new extensively hydrolyzed whey-protein formula, which includes docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), for infants with cow's milk allergy (CMA). This study involved 34 children, primarily with IgE-mediated reactions, participating in a double-blind, placebo-controlled food challenge. Remarkably, all the children tolerated the new formula during the trial. This is significant since the American Academy of Pediatrics states that successful tolerance in over 90% of CMA children is crucial for a product to be considered hypoallergenic.
Although our focus was on the overall efficacy and safety of this formula, it's important to note that while DHA was included, we stopped short of isolating its specific impact on allergy outcomes. Thus, while we noted that this new formula is well-tolerated and associated with healthy growth and gastrointestinal tolerability, we cannot definitively state the effect of DHA alone on allergies. We recognize that further research would be needed to explore DHA's specific role in allergy management.
Although our focus was on the overall efficacy and safety of this formula, it's important to note that while DHA was included, we stopped short of isolating its specific impact on allergy outcomes. Thus, while we noted that this new formula is well-tolerated and associated with healthy growth and gastrointestinal tolerability, we cannot definitively state the effect of DHA alone on allergies. We recognize that further research would be needed to explore DHA's specific role in allergy management.
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We explored how adding docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) in the diets of allergy-prone Brown Norway rats affects allergy responses. Our study involved feeding these essential fatty acids to both mother rats and their pups during the crucial suckling and weaning periods.
By comparing groups that received these supplements to those that did not, we aimed to understand how these dietary changes might influence immune development and oral tolerance—the body’s ability to accept food without triggering an allergy.
At the end of our study, we found that the ARA + DHA supplementation during early life boosted DHA levels in the intestinal fats and increased important immunological markers such as secretory IgA and specific cytokines. This suggests that DHA and ARA may help create an environment in the gut that supports healthy immune responses and reduces allergy risk.
Overall, our findings highlight the potential benefits of these fatty acids for nurturing a more tolerant immune system in the early stages of life.
By comparing groups that received these supplements to those that did not, we aimed to understand how these dietary changes might influence immune development and oral tolerance—the body’s ability to accept food without triggering an allergy.
At the end of our study, we found that the ARA + DHA supplementation during early life boosted DHA levels in the intestinal fats and increased important immunological markers such as secretory IgA and specific cytokines. This suggests that DHA and ARA may help create an environment in the gut that supports healthy immune responses and reduces allergy risk.
Overall, our findings highlight the potential benefits of these fatty acids for nurturing a more tolerant immune system in the early stages of life.
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We investigated how docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) influences allergic responses in conjunctival goblet cells, the cells that help maintain eye surface health. By stimulating human primary conjunctival goblet cells with histamine, we measured various lipid mediators in the extracellular vesicles they secreted.
Our findings revealed that in the presence of DHA during allergic inflammation, we observed a significant increase in two specialized pro-resolving mediators, LXA4 and RvD1. This increase was especially pronounced in female cells, showing respective fold increases of 5.3 and 6.9, while male responses remained markedly lower with only 0.5 and 0.8.
These results suggest that DHA not only enhances the production of beneficial mediators but also highlights a notable difference between male and female responses to allergic reactions. This novel insight could improve our understanding of allergy treatment, especially regarding why males may experience more severe allergic conjunctivitis.
Our findings revealed that in the presence of DHA during allergic inflammation, we observed a significant increase in two specialized pro-resolving mediators, LXA4 and RvD1. This increase was especially pronounced in female cells, showing respective fold increases of 5.3 and 6.9, while male responses remained markedly lower with only 0.5 and 0.8.
These results suggest that DHA not only enhances the production of beneficial mediators but also highlights a notable difference between male and female responses to allergic reactions. This novel insight could improve our understanding of allergy treatment, especially regarding why males may experience more severe allergic conjunctivitis.
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9
We examined how docosahexaenoic acid, particularly its metabolite resolvin D2, influences allergic reactions and inflammation. Our focus was on type 2 inflammatory responses, often seen in allergic conditions. Through rigorous methodologies, including control groups, the study assessed how resolvin D2 can help in regulating these responses and promote the resolution of allergy-related inflammation in mice.
Our findings revealed that resolvin D2 plays a significant role in effectively managing allergic inflammation. It helps to mitigate the intense reactions typically associated with allergies, providing a clearer path toward alleviating symptoms.
This research demonstrates the potential of docosahexaenoic acid in offering therapeutic benefits for those suffering from type 2 inflammation due to allergies, and suggests that targeted treatments could improve overall allergen management.
Our findings revealed that resolvin D2 plays a significant role in effectively managing allergic inflammation. It helps to mitigate the intense reactions typically associated with allergies, providing a clearer path toward alleviating symptoms.
This research demonstrates the potential of docosahexaenoic acid in offering therapeutic benefits for those suffering from type 2 inflammation due to allergies, and suggests that targeted treatments could improve overall allergen management.
Read More
User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.6
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
No allergies observed
11 people found this helpful
Omega Maternity Omega is essential for pregnant women due to the critical fatty acids EPA and DHA it contains. These are vital for developing the baby's brain, visual and nervous systems. With 600 units of DHA, both mother and baby are well-supported, unlike the typical 200-300 units for adults. My friends who took this have all praised it—no allergies or unpleasant side effects.
Read More
9
No side effects
The main advantage is that only one capsule a day is required. It does not cause allergies or side effects. While non-pregnant women can take it, the effects are less noticeable compared to those who are pregnant.
Read More
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References
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- Wang R, Patel D, Goruk S, Richard C, Field CJ. Feeding Docosahexaenoic Acid and Arachidonic Acid during Suckling and Weaning Contributes to Oral Tolerance Development by Beneficially Modulating the Intestinal Cytokine and Immunoglobulin Levels in an Allergy-Prone Brown Norway Rat Model. J Nutr. 2024;154:3790. 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.10.021
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- Huang XW, Pang SW, Yang LZ, Han T, Chen JM, et al. TNFSF14 mediates the impact of docosahexaenoic acid on atopic dermatitis: a Mendelian randomization study. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2024;28:107. 10.26355/eurrev_202401_34896
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- Patel D, Munhoz J, Goruk S, Tsai S, Richard C, et al. Correction: Maternal diet supplementation with high-docosahexaenoic-acid canola oil, along with arachidonic acid, promotes immune system development in allergy-prone BALB/c mouse ofspring at 3 weeks of age. Eur J Nutr. 2024;63:341. 10.1007/s00394-023-03264-z
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- Patel D, Goruk S, Richard C, Field CJ. Combined Supplementation with Arachidonic and Docosahexaenoic Acids in T Helper Type-2 Skewed Brown Norway Rat Offspring is Beneficial in the Induction of Oral Tolerance toward Ovalbumin and Immune System Development. J Nutr. 2022;152:2165. 10.1093/jn/nxac118
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