DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid that plays a key role in the normal visual development of infants, especially during the first year of life, when intensive development of ocular structures and the nervous system occurs. DHA is an important structural component of nervous tissue and the eye and is essential for the proper formation of the visual system in early childhood.
According to regulatory and scientific guidelines of the European Union, the beneficial effect of DHA on normal visual development is achieved with a daily intake of at least 100 mg of DHA. This health claim is based on the assessment of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and has been officially approved through European Commission legislation for nutritional products intended for infants.
DHA is the main structural component of the retina, the photosensitive layer responsible for receiving and processing light signals. The retina consists of multiple layers, including photoreceptors (rods and cones), and DHA accounts for approximately 35–50% of the total fatty acids in photoreceptor membranes. This high proportion of DHA is essential for proper retinal function and efficient transmission of visual signals.
Thanks to its role in the structure of photoreceptors and nerve cells of the eye, DHA contributes to the normal development of vision in infants. Therefore, an adequate daily intake of DHA, in the amount of at least 100 mg, is considered an important nutritional factor during the first year of life.
Source (regulatory health claim):
Commission Regulation (EU) No 440/2011 – Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake contributes to the normal visual development of infants up to 12 months of age; the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 100 mg of DHA.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2011/440/annexes/data.xht?view=snippet&wrap=true
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in the product Babytol DHA Omega is derived from marine microalgae oil, a natural source of DHA omega-3 fatty acid. Microalgae represent the primary source of DHA in the marine ecosystem, as they are the original producers of this fatty acid, which is then transferred through the food chain.
Microalgae oil is obtained from microalgae cultivated under strictly controlled conditions, enabling a high level of purity and consistent raw material quality. This method of production significantly reduces the risk of contamination with heavy metals, dioxins, and other pollutants that may be present in uncontrolled marine sources.
The safety of DHA derived from microalgae oil for use in infants has been evaluated and confirmed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) as part of the novel food approval process. Based on available scientific evidence, EFSA concluded that DHA from microalgae is a safe source for use in products intended for newborns and young children, including products for special nutritional purposes.
Thanks to its controlled origin, high purity, and regulator-confirmed safety, microalgae oil represents a high-quality and reliable source of DHA for supporting the normal development of vision and the nervous system at the earliest stages of life.
Regulatory source (EFSA – Novel Food):
EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA).
Safety of DHA-rich oil from microalgae as a novel food ingredient.
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2014.3843
DHA omega-3 fatty acid
DHA omega-3 contributes to the maintenance of normal visual development in infants and children. Continuous use is recommended up to the age of three.
The simplest method of administration – twist-off capsule
Babytol DHA Omega uses twist-off capsules that enable simple, precise, and hygienic administration for infants.
The capsule is opened by gently twisting and removing the top part, after which the contents are squeezed directly into the baby’s mouth or onto a spoon. This method of administration eliminates the need for measuring drops and reduces the risk of incorrect dosing.
Individually dosed capsules ensure that the baby receives a precisely defined amount of vitamin D3 and DHA every day, in accordance with the recommended daily dose.
Breastfed and mixed-fed infants
The DHA content in breast milk can vary significantly depending on the mother’s diet, as confirmed by European nutritional guidelines. Therefore, DHA is considered an important nutritional factor in early development, especially up to the age of three, when intensive maturation of the brain and vision occurs. For this reason, EFSA clearly recommends 100 mg of DHA daily for all infants up to the age of three (during the full 24 months)
(According to EFSA)
The same dose is also recommended for infants on mixed feeding, according to the Serbian Pediatric Association.
Babytol DHA Omega provides DHA omega-3 fatty acid, which is important for the normal development of the visual system and overall development in infants and young children. The product is intended for breastfed infants and can be used from the third month of life, in accordance with a pediatrician’s advice.
Sources:
EFSA – DHA and infant nutrition
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/3761
Serbian Pediatric Association
https://www.udruzenjepedijatara.rs/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AZUR_Definitivno_DHA.pdf
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DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid naturally present in the brain and retina, and in early life it is often highlighted as an important nutrient for the normal development of vision and the brain in infants and young children.
For this reason, relevant authorities such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA - European Food Safety Authority) state that the goal is for infants and young children to receive an intake of 100 mg of DHA per day up to the age of three (specifically up to the end of the 24th month of life).
Sources:
- EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA). Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for fats, including saturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids, and cholesterol. EFSA J [Internet]. 2010 [cited 2026 Feb 6]. Available from: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/1461
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; World Health Organization. Fats and fatty acids in human nutrition: Report of an expert consultation [Internet]. 2010 [cited 2026 Feb 6]. Available from: https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/nutrition/docs/requirements/fatsandfattacidsreport.pdf
Early and regular availability of DHA during the first two to three years of life is important because this is the period when brain and visual structures develop most intensively, and the quality of fatty acid intake at this stage may have a lasting impact on development. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) are involved in processes that help regulate and resolve inflammatory responses, which is why they are often considered in the context of a more balanced immune response.
Sources:
EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA). Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and contribution to normal brain development pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. EFSA J [Internet]. 2014;12(10):3840 [cited 2026 Feb 6]. Available from: https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2014.3840.
EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA). DHA and ARA and visual development – Scientific substantiation of a health claim related to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) and visual development pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. EFSA J [Internet]. 2009 [cited 2026 Feb 6]. Available from: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/941.htm.
Serhan CN, Back M, Chiurchiù V, Hersberger M, Mittendorfer B, Calder PC, et al. Expert consensus report on lipid mediators: role in resolution of inflammation. FASEB J [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2026 Feb 6]. Available from: https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fj.202400619R.
Please note that the referenced clinical studies and scientific sources relate to individual product ingredients and their effects, not to the product as a whole.
If your baby is on Babytol D3 + K1 (by the end of the third month after birth), it is recommended that you also administer Babytol DHA Omega.
After the baby is 3 months old, Babytol D3 + DHA Omega is recommended, as it contains DHA and vitamin D3 necessary for your baby until the end of the third year.
For children up to the age of three, we recommend replacing omega-3 fatty acids with our products for the youngest - Babytol D3 + DHA during the autumn and winter months, and during the spring and summer Babytol DHA.
DHA omega-3 fatty acid is an important structural component of the nerve cells of the brain and retina of the eye. DHA accounts for 97% of all omega-3 fatty acids in the brain and 93% of all omega-3 fatty acids in the retina of the eye. Brain growth and development in a child is most intense in the last trimester of pregnancy (brain grows 260%) and the first year of life (brain grows 175%).
DHA Omega-3 fatty acid at a dose of 100mg per day as well as for normal vision development in infants up to 12 months.
All omega-3 fatty acids have a fishy smell, including DHA. Precisely because babies and children do not like the smell of fish, scientists in Switzerland have been able to technologically improve the process and reduce the smell of fish in Babytol DHA Omega.
The recommended daily dose of DHA for the newborn and infant is 100 mg/day.
If your baby drinks an amount of milk (milk formula) containing 100 mg of DHA during the day, no additional supplementation is required.
The content of DHA is declared on the milk formula.
If it is a mixed diet, where the intake of formula is less than 50% of the total ingested milk - DHA is added by supplementation.
Depending on the age of the baby, if the baby is introduced to non-dairy nutrition with formula (most often from 4 months of age) - DHA is added.
In order to provide the required amount of DHA omega-3 through breastfeeding, nursing mothers should consume 250-300 g of ‘blue’ sea fish (mackerel, sardines, sprat, herring, tuna) per week. Statistics have shown that mothers in Europe consume several times less than the recommended intake. One of the reasons is the eating habit (less than two servings of oily fish per week), and the other reason is dietary restrictions due to contamination with heavy metals (lead, mercury) in oily fish.
If the diet is not balanced, the breastfeeding woman can provide the required amount of DHA omega-3 through milk if she is supplemented with 200 mg of DHA per day.
For children up to the age of three, we recommend replacing omega-3 fatty acids with our products for the youngest - Babytol D3 + DHA during the autumn and winter months, and during the spring and summer we recommend Babytol DHA.
According to the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) recommendations, a combination of EPA+DHA Omega-3 fatty acids at a dose of 250mg per day is recommended in children aged 2-18 years.
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