From the very beginning it is vital to establish a strong foundation with a commitment to elevating life from the start. dsm-firmenich's nutritional lipids portfolio, sourced from algal oil, can meet all of your product needs for maternal and infant nutrition, to provide a natural, sustainable and vegetarian alternative to fish oil.
Pregnancy shapes a lifetime. It’s an opportunity to influence a child’s ability to thrive. Prenatal nutrition does more than simply sustain growth; it programs the fetus epigenome with lasting effects on disease risk. Beyond folic acid and iron, DHA is the next hero ingredient with strong awareness and scientific proof to reduce the risk of preterm birth.
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Give moms peace of mind with plant-based omega-3s.
life’sDHA® and life’s®ARA microbial oils are:
Every year, we conduct an extensive benchmark study on environmental and process contaminants to confirm our quality leadership.
life’sDHA® is one of the purest solutions on the market – offering the best for people and the planet. An algal-based DHA that is natural, clean, trustworthy, and consistent. Delivering the best for baby and the planet.
Our life’s®ARA oil is a sustainable, vegetarian source of ARA, produced in a controlled environment from start to finish.
Why are DHA and ARA so important for infant nutrition?
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Discover why omega-3 supplementation has been officially recognized as a critical nutrient needed during pregnancy to reduce the risk of preterm birth.
dsm-firmenich hosted a Maternal Health Event with members of Congress in Washington DC to highlight the economic, healthcare, and social burden of premature births to government officials. Importantly, we presented a science-backed, safe and readily available solution – high-dose DHA.
Discover the common myths around algal-based omega-3s and learn how they can support healthy pregnancies and early life nutrition.
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