More than 42% of the United States population is clinically deficient in vitamin D, according to the National Institute of Health (2022). The numbers are even higher for EPA and DHA, with 95% of people in the United States and 80% worldwide reportedly not having sufficient levels of these omega-3s. This is especially true for vegetarians.
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There is a growing segment of the population that doesn’t want to consume animal-sourced products. These are the answer. It’s important for us to offer a wide array of tools to support optimal health so that people find the right approach that works best for them.
– Senior Nutritionist & Educator Jolie Root, LPN, LNC

DHA AND VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

DHA AND VITAMIN D HEALTH BENEFITS
DHA is important for the brain and promotes learning, focus, concentration, memory, signaling, mood, and a sense of calm. Vitamin D3 also supports mood, along with immune function, bones, calcium absorption, and cardiovascular health.

Inside the Source
Carlson Vegetarian DHA, available in liquid or soft gels, and Plant-Based Super Daily® D3 for adults and babies are both sourced from 100% non-GMO plant-origin algae. In addition to being vegetarian, algae are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Carlson sources our pure, traceable algae from controlled, pristine environments in the United States or United Kingdom. The algae are grown in closed, sterile fermentation tanks.