Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) Benefits & Uses

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency

Other Benefits

Protein Deficiency

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) Related Warnings

Is the use of Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) safe during breastfeeding?

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) on the Kidneys?

Using Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) on the Liver?

Using Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) on the Heart?

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) with Other Drugs

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Propranolol

Losartan

Warfarin

Clopidogrel

Moderate

Diltiazem

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
High Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA)

Is this Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) habit forming or addictive?

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA)

You can take Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA)

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown