Vegan DHAhi Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Zenwise
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vegan DHAhi against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Vegan DHAhi is a dietary supplement by Zenwise with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for vegan/vegetarian source of omega-3s (dha and epa), heart and triglyceride health, brain and eye support.Based on those ingredients, 375 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Algal Oil, Oleic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vegan DHAhi by Zenwise
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Zenwise Vegan DHAhi has five active ingredients, all omega fatty acids and plant oils. The main sources are algal oil and ahiflower oil, which supply docosahexaenoic acid (DHA — an omega-3 your brain and eyes need), along with alpha-linolenic acid, stearidonic acid, gamma linolenic acid, and oleic acid.
These are the working components; the softgel also contains inactive ingredients like modified tapioca starch, glycerin, water, and antioxidants to keep it stable.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Our data shows oleic acid — one of the five active ingredients here — is possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and heart disease risk. We don't hold effectiveness ratings for the other four ingredients in this product, so we can't tell you how well the full formula works for any health goal.
If you're taking this for a specific reason, that's worth discussing with your pharmacist or doctor.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Oleic acid is generally recognized as safe when you eat normal amounts from foods like olive oil. At supplement-level doses, though, safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited.
The facts don't have safety information on file for the other four ingredients. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting — we don't have enough data to give you a clear answer on the blend as a whole.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications), double-check this product with your pharmacist — oleic acid in it may increase their effect. For the other four ingredients here, we hold no interaction data, so we can't flag specific medications to watch out for.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.
This is a vegan omega-3 product from plant and algal sources. If you take blood sugar medication, check with us first — oleic acid may boost how well those drugs work.
We couldn't check all the ingredients for interactions, so running your medications through our search tool is a smart move before you start.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 18, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Vegan DHAhi, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Zenwise |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810030590446 |
| Net contents | 60 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 18, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 257226 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vegan DHAhi by Zenwise, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Calories | 15 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Algal Oil | 500 mg | -- |
| Alpha-Linolenic acid | 197 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Stearidonic Acid | 79 mg | -- |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 265 mg | -- |
| Gamma Linolenic Acid | 20 mg | -- |
| Ahiflower Oil | 500 mg | -- |
| Oleic Acid | 27 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: modified Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, purified Water, Antioxidants
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula
Zenwise Vegan DHAhi features a proprietary plant-powered blend of algae-derived DHA and Ahiflower, a sustainable seed oil with ALA, GLA, and SDA that converts to EPA four times more effective than flaxseed oil. Together, these ingredients provide clean, fish-free fatty acid to keep you planted in wellness.
Omega 3, 6, 9
With Ahi flower DHA, ALA, GLA + SDA Fatty acids
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take two softgels daily.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Ahiflower is a licensed trademark of Technology Crops, LLC
Precautions
Caution: Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
As with any dietary supplement, consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, under the age of 18, have a known medial condition, are taking any medications, or are planning a medical procedure.
As with any dietary supplement, consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, under the age of 18, have a known medial condition, are taking any medications, or are planning a medical procedure.
Discontinue use immediately if new or worsening symptoms appear. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Allergen: Soy (highly refined)
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formulation
4x EPA conversion efficiency
No fish burps & Non-GMO
No Fish burps & Non-GMO Aids joint function Supports cognition
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
AVA Certified Vegan American Vegetarian Association
General Statements
X002HS0AGN
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Vegan DHAhi by Zenwise label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vegan DHAhi by Zenwise
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Algal Oil
Interacts with375 drugs
Algal oil is a plant-based source of the omega-3 fats DHA and (in some products) EPA, making it a popular alternative to fish oil for vegetarians, veg...
Algal Oil monograph & interactions- › Docosahexaenoic Acid
Ahiflower Oil
- › Alpha-Linolenic acid
- › Stearidonic Acid
- › Gamma Linolenic Acid
- › Oleic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: Modified Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, Purified Water, Antioxidants. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vegan DHAhi by Zenwise Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Zenwise Vegan DHAhi contains five active ingredients sourced from algal and plant oils.
We could check one of them — oleic acid — and found it has a documented interaction with antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications). The concern is moderate: oleic acid may increase how well these drugs work, which could lower your blood sugar more than expected.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We hold no interaction data for the other four ingredients: alpha-linolenic acid, stearidonic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, and gamma linolenic acid. That means we haven't checked them — it's not a clean bill of health, just that we have no monograph on file for them.
Altogether, these interactions span 85 individual medications.
If you take any blood sugar medication, run your exact prescription through the search tool on this page before starting this product. If you're on other medications and want to be thorough, we'd recommend checking those too — we just don't hold data on all the ingredients here.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vegan DHAhi interact with 375 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 5 ingredients in Vegan DHAhi interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Algal Oil Oleic Acid
Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Benzthiazide interactionBetaxololBetoptic, Kerlone
How Betaxolol interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Betaxolol interactionBisoprololZebeta
How Bisoprolol interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Bisoprolol interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBosentanTracleer
How Bosentan interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Bosentan interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide (iv)Bumex
How Bumetanide (iv) interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Bumetanide (iv) interactionBumetanide (oral)Bumex
How Bumetanide (oral) interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Bumetanide (oral) interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Read the full Algal Oil + Canagliflozin interactionOleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Read the full Algal Oil + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionOleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Read the full Algal Oil + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionOleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionCandesartan CilexetilAmias, Atacand
How Candesartan Cilexetil interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Candesartan Cilexetil interactionCandesartan Cilexetil, HydrochlorothiazideAtacand HCT
How Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCaptoprilAcepril, Capoten
How Captopril interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Captopril interactionCaptopril, HydrochlorothiazideAcezide, Capozide
How Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCarteololCartrol, Ocupress
How Carteolol interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Carteolol interactionCarvedilolCoreg, Coreg CR
How Carvedilol interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Carvedilol interactionCeliprololCelicard
How Celiprolol interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Celiprolol interactionChlorothiazideDiuril
How Chlorothiazide interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Chlorothiazide interactionChlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldochlor, Aldoclor 150, Aldoclor 250
How Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionChlorothiazide, ReserpineDiupres
How Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Read the full Algal Oil + Chlorpropamide interactionOleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Chlorpropamide interactionChlorthalidoneHygroton, Thalitone
How Chlorthalidone interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Chlorthalidone interactionChlorthalidone, ClonidineClorpres, Combipres
How Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interactionCilazaprilInhibace
How Cilazapril interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Cilazapril interactionClevidipineCleviprex
How Clevidipine interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Clevidipine interactionClonidineCatapres
How Clonidine interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Clonidine interactionCryptenamine, MethyclothiazideDiutensen
How Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interactionCyclothiazideAnhydron, Fluidil
How Cyclothiazide interacts with Vegan DHAhi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Cyclothiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vegan DHAhi with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Algal Oil
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Most algal oil contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Clinical research in people with type 2 diabetes, including those taking antidiabetes drugs, shows that taking DHA 4 grams daily for 6 weeks increases fasting blood glucose levels by about 18 mg/dL when compared with taking olive oil.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Algal oil usually contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). There is evidence that fish oil, which also contains DHA and EPA, can modestly lower blood pressure and might have additive effects in patients treated with antihypertensive drugs.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, algal oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
The risk of interaction is highest for algal oil containing high amounts (> 2 grams daily) of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), or EPA and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). High doses of EPA or oils containing EPA and DHA can reduce platelet aggregation in humans. However, most algal oil contains very little EPA and larger amounts of DHA. While some conflicting evidence exist, most research shows that DHA alone does not affect blood clotting.
Oleic Acid
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs. Preliminary clinical research in patients with type 2 diabetes taking oral hypoglycemic drugs shows that eating a diet rich in oleic acid from olive oil decreases fasting blood glucose levels when compared to eating a diet rich in linoleic acid from sunflower oil. It is unknown if taking oleic acid supplements would have this effect or if this change is clinically significant. Until more is known, use caution. Dose adjustment may be necessary. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, metformin (Glucophage), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vegan DHAhi, from the product label.
Zenwise
- Name
- Zenwise
- Street Address
- 12124 High Tech Ave Suite 220
- City
- Orlando
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 32817
- Phone Number
- (800) 940-1972
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The Full Monographs Behind Vegan DHAhi’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Algal Oil
Interacts with 375 drugsAlgal oil is a plant-based source of the omega-3 fats DHA and (in some products) EPA, making it a popular alternative to fish oil for vegetarians, vegans, and people who dislike fish. There...
Read the full Algal Oil monograph → Herb & supplement monographOleic Acid
Interacts with 86 drugsOleic acid is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found mainly in olive oil, canola oil, avocados, and nuts. As part of a Mediterranean-style diet, it is widely viewed as a healthier replace...
Read the full Oleic Acid monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Vegan DHAhi's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 62 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Algal Oil 43 references
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- Toft I, Bonaa KH, Ingebretsen OC, et al. Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on glucose homeostasis and blood pressure in essential hypertension. A randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 1995;123:911-8.
- Sacks FM, Hebert P, Appel LJ, et al. Short report: the effect of fish oil on blood pressure and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels in phase I of the trials of hypertension prevention. J Hypertens 1994;12:209-13.
- Vandongen R, Mori TA, Burke V, et al. Effects on blood pressure of omega 3 fats in subjects at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Hypertension 1993;22:371-9. PubMed
- FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Letter regarding dietary supplement health claim for omega-3 fatty acids and coronary heart disease. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dockets/95s0316/95s-0316-Rpt0272-38-Appendix-D-Reference
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- Calder PC. N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, inflammation and immunity: pouring oil on troubled waters or another fishy tale? Nutr Res 2001;21:309-41. DOI
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- Terano T, Hirai A, Hamazaki T, et al. Effect of oral administration of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid on platelet function, blood viscosity and red cell deformability in healthy human subjects. Atherosclerosis 1983;46:321-31.. PubMed
- Kris-Ehterton PM, Harris WS, Appel LJ, et al. Fish consumption, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular disease. Circulation 2002;106:2747-57. PubMed
- Woodman RJ, Mori TA, Burke V, et al. Effects of purified eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on glycemic control, blood pressure, and serum lipids in type 2 diabetic patients with treated hypertension. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;76:1007-15.. PubMed
- Marangell LB, Martinez JM, Zboyan HA, et al. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid in the treatment of major depression. Am J Psychiatry 2003;160:996-8.. PubMed
- Leng GC, Smith FB, Fowkes FG, et al. Relationship between plasma essential fatty acids and smoking, serum lipids, blood pressure and haemostatic and rheological factors. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 1994;51:101-8. PubMed
- Nelson GJ, Schmidt PS, Bartolini GL, et al. The effect of dietary docosahexaenoic acid on platelet function, platelet fatty acid composition, and blood coagulation in humans. Lipids 1997;32:1129-36. PubMed
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