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Life Extension · Fat/Fatty Acid supplement

Vegetarian Sourced DHA

16 ingredients on file in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database, top 23% by ingredient count. Off-market, label data preserved for reference.

16
Ingredients
Top 23%
By ingredient count
6
Nutrient categories

Vegetarian Sourced DHA is a fat/fatty acid supplement by Life Extension in softgel capsule form, listing 16 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as off-market (no longer available for purchase, but label data is preserved). Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.

Product Details

Form
Softgel Capsule
Database Entry Date
2016-04-22
Ingredients
16

Supplement Facts (16 Ingredients)

Calories
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Calories from Fat
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Total Fat
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Modified Corn Starch
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Glycerin
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
high Oleic Sunflower Oil
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
purified Water
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Carrageenan
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Sorbitol
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Tocopherols
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Natural flavor
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Sunflower Lecithin
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Beta-Carotene
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Caramel color
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported

How does Vegetarian Sourced DHA compare?

Ingredients listed on each label, against the fat/fatty acid category average of 11.6. Data from the NIH DSLD.

Vegetarian Sourced DHA16
100% Natural Lecithin Granules10
Fat/Fatty Acid average11.6

Vegetarian Sourced DHA lists 6 ingredients more than 100% Natural Lecithin Granules. That is 4 above the fat/fatty acid average.

What the Label Data Shows

According to NIH DSLD label rows, Vegetarian Sourced DHA sits in the top 23% of products with a countable formula by declared ingredient count.

With 16 ingredients on the label, Vegetarian Sourced DHA is one of the more extensive fat/fatty acid supplement formulas from Life Extension in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), sold in softgel capsule form. These ingredients span 6 nutrient categories, other, fat, vitamin, fatty acid, and 2 more, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.

Across a broader 16-ingredient formula, 16 of 16 lack a percentage Daily Value in the available source record, leaving their regulatory reference status unspecified on this page.

Market status matters for supplement research. This product is currently listed as off-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2016-04-22. Once a product goes off-market, it is no longer manufactured or sold under this label, yet the DSLD keeps the record intact for historical reference, useful for researchers, anyone with an older bottle on hand, or tracking how formulations changed over time.

About the DSLD database

The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for Vegetarian Sourced DHA: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.

Nationwide supplements with similar label profiles

Two DSLD-derived peer sets for Vegetarian Sourced DHA, both outside the Life Extension brand so the neighborhoods are not catalog containment (the same-type Nearby block above stays type-local).

Ingredient Breakdown by Category

other
7
Calories, Calories from Fat, Modified Corn Starch, +4 more
fat
3
Total Fat, high Oleic Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Lecithin
vitamin
3
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherols, Beta-Carotene
fatty acid
1
Docosahexaenoic Acid
complex carbohydrate
1
Carrageenan
non-nutrient/non-botanical
1
Sorbitol

Daily Value Coverage

0
Above 100% DV
0
Below 100% DV
16
%DV not reported in source

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients are in Vegetarian Sourced DHA?
Vegetarian Sourced DHA contains 16 ingredients. By declared ingredient count it sits in the top 23% of DSLD products PlainVitamins places. Ingredients span 6 categories: other, fat, vitamin, fatty acid, complex carbohydrate, non-nutrient/non-botanical.
Who manufactures Vegetarian Sourced DHA?
Vegetarian Sourced DHA is was manufactured by Life Extension. It is classified as a Fat/Fatty Acid supplement in softgel capsule form.
Is Vegetarian Sourced DHA still available for purchase?
According to the NIH DSLD database, Vegetarian Sourced DHA is listed as off-market and may no longer be available for purchase.
What is the serving size of Vegetarian Sourced DHA?
The serving size is not specified.
What type of supplement is Vegetarian Sourced DHA?
Vegetarian Sourced DHA is classified as a "Fat/Fatty Acid" supplement in the NIH database. This category includes products primarily composed of fat/fatty acid ingredients. The NIH DSLD tracks 9 supplement categories: Vitamin, Mineral, Botanical, Amino Acid & Protein, Non-Nutrient, Fat & Fatty Acid, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Botanical with Nutrients, and Other Combinations.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.

Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market" may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.

Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice

Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.

Every figure on PlainVitamins is rendered directly from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the NIH DSLD, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.