Neuromins by Pure Encapsulations

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, is the building block of brain tissue. It is the primary structural fatty acid in the gray matter of the brain and retina of the eye. DHA is an essential nutrient for eye development and for mental and visual function. Humans obtain DHA from their diets, initially through the placenta and from breast milk, but these levels are commonly low in pregnant and breast feeding women. DHA is commonly added to infant formula in Japan and Europe, but unfortunately has still not been added to US infant formulas. In addition, vegetarians eating no fish have very low to no DHA in their body.

Benefits of DHA:

Nervous System (eyes & brain) of Developing Fetus
Growing Brain of Infant
Healthy Heart/ Good HDL Cholesterol
Brain Function
Healthy Eyes

Each Softgel Contains:

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).......100 mg or 200mg (depending on size)
(Derived from an organic vegetable source cultivated under highly controlled conditions)
High oleic sunflower oil.......400 mg
vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols).......0.18 mg
vitamin C (as ascorbyl palmitate).......0.125 mg

Recommendations

Pure Encapsulations recommends 100–200 mg per day, with a meal; 200 mg daily is especially recommended for pregnant and lactating women.

Read Customer questions and answers about Pregnancy in our FAQ.

Uses For Neuromins™

Healthy Neural And Visual Development: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, is the building block of brain tissue. It is the primary structural fatty acid in the gray matter of the brain and retina of the eye. DHA is an essential nutrient for eye development and for mental and visual function. Humans obtain DHA from their diets, initially through the placenta and from breast milk. DHA is commonly added to infant formula in Japan and Europe. Clinical trials of supplementation with Neuromins™ in healthy vegetarians have shown an increase in serum DHA and EPA levels.

What Is It?

Neuromins™ is a vegetable source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid. While most DHA is obtained from fish oils, Neuromins™ is extracted from microalgae, the fish's original food source, under tightly controlled food manufacturing conditions.

Neuromins by Pure Encapsulations Data Sheet pdf File

What Is The Source?

Pure Encapsulations Neuromins™ DHA is extracted from microalgae. Pure Encapsulations Neuromins™ also contains vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate) (corn dextrose fermentation) and vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) (soy).

Are There Any Potential Side Effects Or Precautions?

At this time, there are no known side effects or precautions.

Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?

At this time, there are no known adverse reactions when taken in conjunction with medications.

References:

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