DHA Algal Oil
by Esmond Natural · softgel capsule · 60 softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 6 413997 832136
- DSLD label 283492
- Serving 1 to 2 softgels; amounts per 2 softgels
- 30 servings
DHA Algal Oil by Esmond Natural lists 2 ingredients, 2 with an amount per serving of 2 softgels, such as 250 mg of algal oil. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 22, 2023.
What is in DHA Algal Oil?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 softgels. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algal Oil | 250 mg | 72% of 118 products listing algal oil give more (median 603 mg). | |
| Onavitaas Docosahexaenoic Acid40% Onavita DHA | 100 mg |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 283492 (entered March 22, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with DHA Algal Oil's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Vegetarian DHA 100 mgSolgar · off the market 1 shared, 67% alike
- Natural Omega-3 Vegetarian DHA 100 mgSolgar · off the market 1 shared, 67% alike
- DHA Softgel CapsuleEverett Laboratories 1 shared, 67% alike
- Select-OB + DHAEverett Laboratories 1 shared, 67% alike
- Prenatal DHASpectrum Essentials 1 shared, 67% alike
- Algae Oil 1400 mgNusaPure 1 shared, 67% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions: For children 4 years of age and over, take one (1) or two (2) softgels daily, preferably with a meal.
- Warnings
- As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
- Tamper Resistant: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing.
- Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical conditions, consult your doctor before use.
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Storage
- Store in a dry place and avoid excessive heat.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 283492.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Sunflower Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, de-ionized Water.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Made in USA; Quality you can trust since 1994 Good Manufacturing Practice GMP.
How many labels does DHA Algal Oil have?
One label is on file, entered on March 22, 2023.
- Label 283492 (current) Entered March 22, 2023 · on the market · 60 softgels · UPC 6 413997 832136
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Esmond Natural, Inc. (manufacturer), Irwindale, CA. All Esmond Natural products.