VeganDHA
by Garden of Life Minami Nutrition · softgel capsule · 60 softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 5 425018 610907
- DSLD label 28661
- Serving 2 softgels
- 30 servings
VeganDHA by Garden of Life Minami Nutrition lists 5 ingredients, 5 with an amount per serving of 2 softgels, such as 420 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, 140 mg of docosapentaenoic acid and 1.5 mg of astaxanthin. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 24, 2013.
What is in VeganDHA?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 420 mg | 54% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 400 mg | Higher than 72% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). | |
| Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 20 mg | ||
| Docosapentaenoic AcidOmega-6 Fatty Acids DPA (Alt. Name: Docosapentaenoic Acid) | 140 mg | Higher than 88% of 158 products listing docosapentaenoic acid (median 50 mg). | |
| Astaxanthin | 1.5 mg | Higher than 55% of 955 products listing astaxanthin (median 1 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 28661 (entered December 24, 2013), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. 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 VeganDHA's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Algae Omega-3 Orange FlavorGarden of Life Minami 3 shared, 64% alike
- Kids Vegan Omega 3 DHA + EPA Organic Lemon FlavoredAmala Vegan 3 shared, 62% alike
- Life'sDHA SoftgelAlaven Pharmaceutical · off the market 3 shared, 59% alike
- Ultra-Pure Omega-3 Super FormulaPurity Products 3 shared, 57% alike
- Vegan OMEGA 3Amala Vegan 3 shared, 57% alike
- Vegan Omega 3 DHA + DPAAmala Vegan 3 shared, 57% 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
- Suggested Use: Adults take 2 softgels per day with water. Best taken with food.
- Warnings
- Not intended for children.
- CAUTION: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, allergic to iodine, use blood thinners, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision.
- Do not use if safety seal is broke or missing.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Storage
- Store in dark, cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 28661.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Algae Oil Docosahexaenoic Acid, VegaGels(R), Astaxanthin, natural Orange flavor, natural non-GMO soy lecithin, Rosemary extract, Mixed Tocopherols.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): EMAS; DUAL-SUPERCRITICAL EXTRACTION(TM) CO2; NPF.
How many labels does VeganDHA have?
One label is on file, entered on December 24, 2013.
- Label 28661 (current) Entered December 24, 2013 · on the market · 60 softgels · UPC 5 425018 610907
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Garden of Life LLC (distributor), West Palm Beach, FL. All Garden of Life Minami Nutrition products.