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) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction

Mild

Nausea or vomiting

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) Related Warnings

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

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) is safe for 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?

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) is not harmful for kidneys.

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

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) is completely safe for the liver.

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

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) is rarely harmful for 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?

Forming a habit of Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

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

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA)

Taking Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA)

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) with alcohol.

Unknown