Why test your DHA levels?
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid crucial for early life nutrition, plays a pivotal role in optimal health, particularly during pregnancy and infancy. While incorporating fatty fish like salmon or tuna into your diet and taking Omega-3 supplements can enhance DHA levels, several factors such as genetics, gender, weight, age, and lifestyle also influence DHA status, emphasizing the need for personalised monitoring.
Our test kits offer you the convenience of measuring DHA levels in both blood and breast milk from the comfort of your home, providing valuable insights into your nutritional status. Why is this significant? DHA is crucial for brain development and overall well-being, benefiting both you and your baby. Armed with knowledge of your DHA levels, you can proactively optimize your nutrition and ensure the best possible start for your little one, laying the foundation for long-term health and cognitive development.
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Prenatal & Mothers Milk DHA Test
Prenatal Mothers Milk
DHA (or docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, fish oil, and prenatal supplements that is an important nutrient for a healthy pregnancy. The Prenatal DHA Test, which is a measure of DHA in blood, lets you know if you are getting enough of this key nutrient for both you and your baby.
For you, DHA is important because studies have shown that women with higher DHA blood levels are less likely to have early preterm birth. For your baby, DHA is important for brain, eye and immune system development.
Mothers Milk Test
The Mother’s Milk DHA Test measures the amount of omega-3 DHA in breast milk. Studies show breast milk is the best way to deliver DHA to your growing baby.
Omega-3 DHA is an important component of a baby’s developing brain and it is present in breast milk. DHA levels in breast milk, like blood, go up and down mainly based on how much you eat. We recommend Mother’s Milk DHA levels of at least 0.32% to meet the needs of the infant’s growing brain.