Algal-Sourced DHA
150mg DHA per softgel, sourced from Schizochytrium sp. microalgae (60% DHA concentration) — no fish oil.
Twist-Off Format
No swallowing required. Twist off the tip and squeeze onto food, a drink, or directly into the mouth.
No Preservatives
A simple, transparent ingredient list: algal oil, fish gelatin, glycerol, water.
Quality Controlled
Each batch is tested for microbiological safety and quality parameters in accordance with European standards.
Officially Notified in Belgium
Registered with the Belgian health authorities under notification number PL 2441/135.
EFSA-Compliant · Brain Function & Visual Acuity
DHA Algal Oil
60 Twist-off Softgels
A DHA supplement for children aged 3-12, sourced directly from Schizochytrium sp. microalgae rather than fish oil. Each softgel delivers 150mg of DHA in a twist-off format, designed to be squeezed onto food or a drink rather than swallowed whole.
Developed for daily use as part of a balanced and varied diet. Contains DHA, which contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal visual acuity in children. No preservatives, no artificial colours or flavours — and every health claim approved by EFSA under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
- 150mg DHA per softgel, sourced from Schizochytrium sp. algal oil (60% DHA concentration)
- No fish oil — though the capsule shell itself is made from fish gelatin (see note above)
- Twist-off format — no swallowing required, suitable from age 3
- No preservatives, no artificial colours or flavours
- All health claims approved by EFSA under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
- 60 softgels = 60-day supply (ages 3-12, 1/day) · From €0.33/day
€19,95
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Recommended Use:
Chew the capsule or twist off the tip of the capsule, and squeeze its content onto cold liquid or food, or directly into the mouth. From 3 to 12 years old: take 1 capsule per day. For teenagers and adults: take 2 capsules per day. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. This food supplement does not replace a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.
CNK Code
5839154
Manufacturing standard
Manufactured in accordance with European quality and safety standards (GMP).
Certificate of Analysis
Lot L161025 — manufactured 16/10/2025, expiry 16/10/2028. Independently tested 13/06/2026, compliant.
Notification Number
PL 2441/135
Carefully Controlled Formulation
The DHA Algal Oil softgels are produced under controlled manufacturing conditions, with documented quality checks at every stage of production to ensure consistency, purity, and safety.
The Active Ingredient: DHA
DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal visual acuity.*
150mg DHA per softgel, from algal oil with a DHA concentration of 60%. At the recommended dose for children aged 3-12 (1 softgel/day), combined with typical dietary intake, the EFSA-recognised condition of use of 250mg DHA/day can be reached. Sourced from microalgae rather than fish — the same original source fish themselves rely on for DHA.
*Approved health claim under EFSA Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Lab-Verified Purity & Safety
Analysis Highlights (Lot L161025):
Lab Certified — manufactured 16/10/2025 (Exp: 16/10/2028). Capsule specifications confirmed by the encapsulator’s Certificate of Release (24/10/2025); independent microbiology testing completed 13/06/2026, both samples compliant.
Microbiological Safety
Tested and verified absent for Salmonella spp (Not Detected/25g). Aerobic micro-organisms at 30°C: <100 CFU/g. Presumptive Enterobacteriaceae: <10 CFU/g. Escherichia coli: <10 CFU/g. Yeasts and moulds: <10 CFU/g — all results well within reference limits.
Capsule Specification
Capsule shell composition verified by the encapsulator: water 10.00%, fish gelatin (200 Bloom) 61.64%, glycerol 28.36%. Total capsule weight 465.00mg ± 10%, average fill weight 250.00mg ± 10% (delivering 150mg DHA per softgel from the algal oil fill). Disintegration confirmed within 30 minutes.
Physical Standards
Appearance: transparent, round, twist-off soft gelatin capsules. Average length 15.02mm ± 10%, average width 8.67mm ± 10%. Water activity confirmed below 0.45.
DHA Algal Oil for Kids
DHA is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid found in high concentrations in the brain and the retina of the eye. Children’s bodies can produce only limited amounts on their own, particularly at younger ages, making dietary intake important during the years the brain and visual system are developing.
Our DHA Algal Oil softgels are sourced directly from Schizochytrium sp. microalgae — the same original source that fish themselves rely on for DHA — rather than from fish oil. Each softgel can be twisted open and squeezed onto food or a drink rather than swallowed whole, making it suitable from age 3.
DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal visual acuity in children — the two core benefits at the heart of this product.*
- 150mg DHA per softgel, from algal oil with a 60% DHA concentration
- Sourced from microalgae rather than fish oil
- DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function*
- DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal visual acuity*
- Twist-off format — no swallowing required
- No preservatives, no artificial colours or flavours
- Pharmaceutical quality standards (GMP)
*Approved health claim under EFSA Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
About this product
Description
The retina of the eye and the brain are among the richest sources of DHA in the human body. During childhood, while the visual system and brain are still developing, dietary DHA intake plays a meaningful role — and the body’s own capacity to produce DHA is limited, particularly at younger ages.
This formula delivers 150mg of DHA per softgel, sourced from Schizochytrium sp. microalgae with a DHA concentration of 60%. Algal oil is the original source of DHA in the food chain — fish accumulate it by consuming microalgae, so this softgel goes directly to that source. The twist-off format means the capsule does not need to be swallowed: the tip can be twisted off and the contents squeezed onto food, into a drink, or directly into the mouth. No preservatives, no artificial colours, no artificial flavours.
Health benefits
Brain Function
- DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function.*
Visual Acuity
- DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal visual acuity.*
*Approved health claim under EFSA Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Nutrition table
Nutrients | Per 1 capsule |
DHA (from algal oil) | 150mg |
Values per capsule, as declared on product labelling
Directions for use
Chew the capsule or twist off the tip of the capsule, and squeeze its content onto cold liquid or food, or directly into the mouth.
From 3 to 12 years old: take 1 capsule per day.
For teenagers and adults: take 2 capsules per day.
Additional information
Precautions for use
Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians — the capsule shell is made from fish gelatin.
Seek medical advice before using if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, suffer from food allergies, or are under medical supervision.
Not for use by infants and children under 3 years of age.
This food supplement does not replace a balanced and varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.
Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
Keep out of reach of children.
Best before: see bottom of the packaging.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat, max 25°C.
Why a Twist-Off Softgel?
Many children find capsules and tablets difficult to swallow. The twist-off format removes that barrier entirely: the pointed tip is twisted off and the oil inside is squeezed onto cold food, into a cold drink, or directly into the mouth — no swallowing of the capsule itself required.
Note: due to natural variations in storage and handling over time, capsules may not always open by twisting alone. Scissors can be used as a simple, safe alternative if needed.
Why Algal Oil Instead of Fish Oil?
Fish do not produce DHA themselves — they accumulate it by consuming microalgae such as Schizochytrium sp. Algal oil supplements go directly to this original source, delivering the same DHA molecule without relying on fish stocks.
This softgel’s oil fill contains no fish oil and no fish-derived DHA. The only fish-derived component in this product is the gelatin used in the capsule shell itself, which is why the product is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians despite its plant/algae-based DHA source.
What Does EFSA-Approved Mean for This Product?
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the EU body responsible for evaluating the scientific evidence behind health claims on food and supplement products. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only claims that have passed EFSA’s scientific review may appear on supplement packaging and product pages sold in Europe.
Both health claims on this page — DHA’s contribution to normal brain function and to normal visual acuity — appear on the EU Register of authorised nutrition and health claims, at the EFSA-recognised condition of use of 250mg DHA per day. Fisher Kinder uses only approved EFSA claims on all its products.
No claim on this page is exaggerated, implied, or based on unpublished research. No claim describes a treatment, a cure, or a therapeutic effect. Every statement is backed by reviewed scientific evidence and authorised under EU law.
Notification number: PL 2441/135 · CNK Code: 5839154
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this product vegan or vegetarian?
No. While the DHA itself is sourced entirely from algae (Schizochytrium sp.) rather than fish oil, the softgel capsule shell is made from fish gelatin. This product is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.
If the DHA comes from algae, why does the capsule contain fish gelatin?
The DHA-containing oil and the capsule shell are two separate components. The oil fill is 100% algal-sourced — no fish oil. The capsule shell, however, uses fish gelatin as its base material, which is a separate manufacturing choice unrelated to the DHA source itself. We state this clearly so there is no ambiguity for families avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
Why algal oil instead of traditional fish oil?
Fish do not produce DHA themselves — they obtain it by consuming microalgae like Schizochytrium sp. Algal oil supplements go directly to that original source, providing the same DHA molecule without depending on fish stocks, and without the fishy taste or smell some children dislike in traditional fish oil supplements.
My child finds it hard to twist the capsule open — what can I do?
Due to natural variations in storage and handling conditions over time, capsules may not always open by twisting alone. Using a pair of scissors to snip the tip is a simple and safe alternative.
Can my child take DHA Algal Oil alongside other Fisher Kinder products?
Generally yes, as DHA Algal Oil does not overlap with the core ingredients in our other formulas. If your child takes any other supplement or medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
How long does one box last?
At 1 capsule per day (ages 3-12), one box of 60 softgels lasts 60 days. At 2 capsules per day (teenagers and adults), one box lasts 30 days.
Registered with the Competent Authorities
Fisher Kinder DHA Algal Oil is a notified food supplement (PL 2441/135) registered with the Belgian Federal Public Service for Health, Food Chain Safety, and Environment. The product is officially referenced under CNK Code 5839154. Each production batch undergoes documentary and analytical verification to confirm compliance with declared specifications.
All health claims are authorised under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.