CanPrev Omega-Pro High DHA 1-5 | 200mL Liquid
Visit the CanPrev Store| Brand | CanPrev |
| Serving | 1 teaspoon (5 mL) daily, adults 19+ (1/2 teaspoon for children/adolescents 1-18 years) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80115916 |
| Quality Standards | Molecularly distilled, wild deep-sea fish oil |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- 2100 MG OF DHA PER TEASPOON - A DHA-DOMINANT 1:5 FORMULA: Each 5 mL teaspoon of this liquid fish oil provides 2100 mg DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and 520 mg EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) from 4382 mg of wild deep-sea fish oil - a concentrated, DHA-forward ratio, take 1 teaspoon daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
- SOURCE OF OMEGA-3 FOR COGNITIVE HEALTH AND BRAIN FUNCTION: The recommended use authorized on this product's Health Canada licence (NPN 80115916): a source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health and to help support cognitive health and brain function.
- SUPPORTS BRAIN, EYE AND NERVE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN: Also helps support the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nerves in children up to 12 years of age, at the age-appropriate 1/2 teaspoon dose.
- WILD, SUSTAINABLY SOURCED, MOLECULARLY DISTILLED: Fish oil from small, wild-caught deep-sea fish (anchovies, sardines, mackerels), molecularly distilled and preserved with a natural antioxidant blend (vitamin C, mixed tocopherols, green tea and rosemary leaf extracts).
- FAST, FLEXIBLE LIQUID DOSING: A liquid teaspoon format for adults and children alike - refrigerate after opening to maintain peak freshness for 30 days.
- MADE IN CANADA, LICENSED BY HEALTH CANADA: Formulated and made in Canada by CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd. and licensed under NPN 80115916.
Product Description
Omega-Pro High DHA 1:5 - Liquid, 2100 mg DHA + 520 mg EPA per Teaspoon
Omega-Pro High DHA 1:5 is a concentrated, DHA-dominant liquid fish oil, delivering 2100 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and 520 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) from 4382 mg of wild deep-sea fish oil in every 5 mL teaspoon. This DHA-forward 1:5 ratio is a source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health, helps support cognitive health and brain function, and helps support the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nerves in children up to 12 years of age. Molecularly distilled and licensed as a Natural Health Product. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80115916.
Omega-Pro High DHA 1:5 est une huile de poisson liquide concentree et dominante en DHA, offrant 2100 mg de DHA (acide docosahexaenoique) et 520 mg d'EPA (acide eicosapentaenoique) provenant de 4382 mg d'huile de poisson sauvage des grands fonds marins, par cuilleree a the de 5 mL. Ce ratio 1:5 riche en DHA est une source d'acides gras omega-3 pour le maintien d'une bonne sante, aide a soutenir la sante cognitive et la fonction cerebrale, et aide a soutenir le developpement sain du cerveau, des yeux et des nerfs chez les enfants jusqu'a 12 ans. Distillee moleculairement et homologuee comme produit de sante naturel.
Built DHA-Forward for Brain and Eye Health
2100 mg DHA + 520 mg EPA per 5 mL teaspoon from wild deep-sea fish oil - a concentrated 1:5 ratio
2100 mg of DHA per Teaspoon
Each 5 mL teaspoon delivers a concentrated 2100 mg dose of DHA alongside 520 mg of EPA, from 4382 mg of wild deep-sea fish oil - take 1 teaspoon daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
A DHA-Dominant 1:5 Ratio for Brain and Eye Support
DHA is a major structural fat in the brain and retina; this formula concentrates DHA well above EPA, positioning it for cognitive/brain and childhood development support rather than a balanced general-purpose omega-3.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
Omega-Pro High DHA 1:5 is a concentrated, DHA-dominant liquid fish oil, delivering 2100 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and 520 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) from 4382 mg of wild deep-sea fish oil in every 5 mL teaspoon. This DHA-forward 1:5 ratio is a source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health, helps support cognitive health and brain function, and helps support the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nerves in children up to 12 years of age. Molecularly distilled and licensed as a Natural Health Product.
Wild Deep-Sea Fish Oil (anchovies, sardines, mackerels)
Molecularly distilled, sustainably sourced fish oil delivering 3200 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids per teaspoon, preserved with a natural antioxidant blend (vitamin C, mixed tocopherols, green tea and rosemary leaf extracts).
4382 mg per 5 mL teaspoonDHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
The dominant omega-3 in this DHA-forward 1:5 formula; DHA is a major structural fat in the brain and retina and is a source of omega-3 fatty acids to help support cognitive health and brain function.
2100 mg per 5 mL teaspoon
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
The complementary omega-3 in this formula, present at a lower level than DHA in this DHA-dominant ratio.
520 mg per 5 mL teaspoonCanPrev Omega-Pro High DHA 1-5: Supplement Facts
Each teaspoon (5 mL) contains:
- Fish oil (anchovies, sardines, mackerels)4382 mg
- Omega-3 fatty acids3200 mg
- EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)520 mg
- DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)2100 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C), mixed tocopherol concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary leaf extract, monk fruit extract, natural goji fruit and lemonade flavour.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) for the maintenance of good health, to help support cognitive health and brain function, and to help support the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nerves in children up to 12 years of age.
Recommended Dose: Adults (19 years and older) take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Children and adolescents (1-18 years) take 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Refrigerate after opening; maintains peak freshness for 30 days.
Cautions and Warnings: As with any natural health product, consult a healthcare practitioner on the use of this product. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Contains fish and soy.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.
Chaque cuilleree a the (5 mL) contient :
- Huile de poisson (anchois, sardines, maquereaux)4382 mg
- Acides gras omega-33200 mg
- AEP (acide eicosapentaenoique)520 mg
- ADH (acide docosahexaenoique)2100 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Palmitate d'ascorbyle (vitamine C), concentre de tocopherols mixtes, extrait de the vert, extrait de feuille de romarin, extrait de fruit du moine, arome naturel de baies de goji et de limonade.
Usage ou fins recommandes : Source d'acides gras omega-3 (AEP et ADH) pour le maintien d'une bonne sante, pour aider a soutenir la sante cognitive et la fonction cerebrale, et pour aider a soutenir le developpement sain du cerveau, des yeux et des nerfs chez les enfants jusqu'a 12 ans.
Dose recommandee : Les adultes (19 ans et plus) doivent prendre une cuilleree a the (5 mL) par jour, ou selon l'avis d'un praticien de soins de sante. Les enfants et adolescents (1 a 18 ans) doivent prendre une demi-cuilleree a the (2,5 mL) par jour, ou selon l'avis d'un praticien de soins de sante. Refrigerer apres ouverture; conserve une fraicheur optimale pendant 30 jours.
Mises en garde et avertissements : Comme avec tout produit de sante naturel, consultez un praticien de soins de sante avant l'utilisation de ce produit. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de securite est brise. Tenir hors de la portee des enfants. Contient du poisson et du soya.
NPN 80115916
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2100 mg of DHA plus 520 mg of EPA per teaspoon, from wild deep-sea fish oil, in a concentrated DHA-dominant 1:5 ratio.
2100 mg DHA + 520 mg EPA per teaspoon
Each 5 mL teaspoon delivers a concentrated dose of DHA, with EPA present at a lower, complementary level in this DHA-dominant 1:5 formula.
A source of omega-3 for cognitive health and brain function
Health Canada's authorized use for this product: a source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health and to help support cognitive health and brain function.
Supports children's brain, eye and nerve development
Also helps support the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nerves in children up to 12 years of age, at the age-appropriate 1/2 teaspoon dose.
Trusted Canadian brand
CanPrev - formulated and made in Canada, licensed under NPN 80115916.
Inside every teaspoon
4382 mg wild deep-sea fish oil delivering 3200 mg omega-3 fatty acids per 5 mL teaspoon - 520 mg EPA plus 2100 mg DHA in this DHA-dominant 1:5 ratio - take 1 teaspoon daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
How to use it
Take by the teaspoon, daily
Adults (19 years and older): take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Half a teaspoon for children and adolescents
Children and adolescents (1-18 years): take 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Keep it cold once opened
Refrigerate after opening; maintains peak freshness for 30 days.
What the research says about DHA and Omega-3
Educational summaries of published research on DHA and omega-3 fatty acids generally; not product-specific claims. CanPrev Omega-Pro High DHA 1:5's own label claim is the use authorized under NPN 80115916: a source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health, to help support cognitive health and brain function, and to help support the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nerves in children up to 12 years of age.
DHA is a major structural fat in the brain, essential across the life cycle
A review of DHA's roles in the brain explains that DHA and its metabolites are vital for the structural and functional development of the fetal and infant brain, and for maintaining healthy brain function in adults - circulating plasma DHA is significantly related to cognitive ability during aging and inversely associated with cognitive decline.
ReviewA 6-month RCT found high-dose DHA meaningfully raised brain DHA levels, with cognitive scores unchanged over that short period
Adults given 2,152 mg of DHA daily for 6 months showed a 28% increase in cerebrospinal-fluid DHA and a 43% increase in EPA compared to placebo, confirming that higher doses reach the brain more effectively than the lower doses used in earlier trials - though brain volume and cognitive scores did not differ between groups over this short a trial.
Human RCTA dose-response meta-analysis of 24 trials found benefits to executive function above 500 mg/day of omega-3
Pooling 24 randomized trials in adults 40 and older without dementia, this analysis found a beneficial effect on executive function trending upward within the first 12 months of supplementation, most apparent with a daily intake above 500 mg of omega-3 and up to 420 mg of EPA.
Meta-analysisDHA is a major structural lipid of the retina's photoreceptor membranes
A foundational review on omega-3 fatty acids in retinal health explains that DHA is a major structural component of retinal photoreceptor outer-segment membranes, affecting membrane fluidity and the cell signaling involved in phototransduction - tissue DHA insufficiency is associated with altered retinal function.
ReviewA 2025 systematic review of 87 trials found DHA supplementation most consistently benefits visual development in infancy and childhood
Reviewing evidence across the life cycle, this review found the clearest, most consistent benefits of omega-3/DHA supplementation on visual outcomes in infants and schoolchildren, while effects in adults and older adults remain uncertain or null - underscoring that life stage matters for this nutrient's measurable eye benefits.
Systematic reviewDHA triggered a protective antioxidant and autophagy response in human retinal pigment cells
In laboratory-cultured human retinal pigment epithelial cells, physiologically relevant doses of DHA activated the cell's own oxidative-stress defence system (NRF2) and increased autophagy, a cleanup process for misfolded proteins - both mechanisms considered relevant to reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
In vitro studyAn RCT found higher-dose prenatal DHA (800 mg) more reliably reached maternal-infant equilibrium
Pregnant women randomized to 200 or 800 mg of DHA daily until delivery showed significantly higher rates of achieving 'maternal-infant DHA equilibrium' (cord-blood DHA at or below maternal levels) in the 800 mg group - though equilibrium status itself did not affect fetal neurodevelopment scores in this study.
Human RCTA follow-up study found infants of mothers on higher-dose prenatal DHA showed faster visual learning
Following 215 infants from a Phase III prenatal DHA trial, babies whose mothers received 800 mg/day (versus 200 mg/day) showed shorter look durations on a visual habituation task at 4 and 6 months - a pattern associated with more rapid visual information processing - though the higher dose did not affect a separate attention-engagement task.
Human RCTA review found no consistent benefit or harm from prenatal DHA in healthy, full-term pregnancies
Reviewing randomized trials of DHA supplementation during pregnancy, lactation, and infancy in healthy term infants, the authors concluded the evidence does not show a consistent neurodevelopmental benefit (or harm) in this specific healthy population - an honest, balanced summary.
ReviewA 6-month RCT of 485 adults found daily algal DHA reduced memory-test errors versus placebo
In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of adults with age-related cognitive decline, 900 mg/day of algal DHA led to significantly fewer errors on a paired-associate learning memory task and improved verbal recognition memory at 6 months versus placebo, alongside a modest decrease in resting heart rate.
Human RCTAn 18-month RCT of 390 healthy older adults found DHA-rich fish oil did not improve overall cognitive decline
Cognitively healthy Australian adults aged 65-90 took 2.3 g of DHA-rich fish oil or a control oil daily for 18 months; supplementation did not maintain or improve overall cognitive performance, and a small negative effect appeared on psychomotor speed - an honest null result from a large, well-controlled trial.
Human RCTA 24-month RCT found omega-3 plus carotenoids and vitamin E improved working memory in healthy older adults
Adults 65 and older taking a daily combination of fish oil (430 mg DHA, 90 mg EPA), carotenoids and vitamin E for 24 months made significantly fewer errors on working-memory tasks than the placebo group, with the benefit growing as task difficulty increased.
Human RCTA large 18,000-person RCT found omega-3 supplements did not prevent late-life depression
In the VITAL-DEP trial, adults 50 and older without clinically relevant depressive symptoms who took 1 g/day of fish oil (465 mg EPA, 375 mg DHA) for a median of 5.3 years showed no improvement in mood scores versus placebo, and a small but statistically significant increase in depression risk - an honest finding that does not support using omega-3 supplements specifically to prevent depression.
Human RCTA meta-analysis of 26 trials found EPA-dominant, not DHA-dominant, omega-3 formulas benefited depression symptoms
Pooling 2,160 participants across 26 double-blind trials, this analysis found omega-3 formulations that were EPA-pure or EPA-major (60% or more EPA) showed a clinical benefit for depression symptoms, whereas DHA-pure and DHA-major formulations did not show the same benefit - a useful, honest distinction for a DHA-dominant product like this one, whose own authorized use is cognitive/brain support rather than mood.
Meta-analysisA pilot trial in youth with mood disorders tracked how omega-3 supplementation changed blood EPA and DHA levels
In 7-14 year-olds with depression or bipolar disorder, 12 weeks of omega-3 supplementation (1.4 g EPA, 0.2 g DHA daily) raised blood EPA levels sevenfold and DHA levels by half compared to placebo, with greater increases seen in smaller children - illustrating how reliably supplementation shifts blood fatty-acid levels, though this early-phase study was not designed to prove a mood benefit.
Pilot human RCTA landmark Cochrane review of 86 trials (162,796 people) found omega-3 modestly lowers triglycerides
This high-certainty review found increasing long-chain omega-3 intake had little or no effect on all-cause or cardiovascular mortality, but reduced triglycerides by about 15% in a dose-dependent way, and may slightly reduce coronary heart disease mortality and events.
Meta-analysis (Cochrane)A meta-analysis of 48 RCTs (8,489 people) found omega-3 improved lipid and inflammatory markers in metabolic syndrome
Omega-3 supplementation significantly reduced triglycerides, total cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammatory markers (IL-6, TNF-alpha, CRP) while raising HDL cholesterol in people with metabolic syndrome or related cardiovascular disease, with the most benefit at doses of 2 g/day or less.
Meta-analysisA 6-month RCT in healthy older adults found omega-3 shifted lipoprotein particles toward a more cardioprotective profile, with a mixed LDL result
Older adults without dyslipidemia who took 3.9 g/day of omega-3 ethyl esters for 6 months saw total triglycerides fall and the cholesterol content of large, protective HDL particles rise by 32% - though the number of small, dense LDL particles (linked to cardiovascular risk) also increased, a nuanced, honestly-reported mixed result.
Human RCTDHA and EPA protected brain cells differently depending on their ratio, in laboratory research
Testing DHA, EPA, and blends of the two against amyloid-beta-induced cell damage (a laboratory model of Alzheimer's pathology), researchers found pure DHA and DHA-rich 2:1 and 1:1 DHA:EPA blends were most effective at preventing cell death, while other ratios worked better for specific antioxidant or anti-inflammatory markers - concrete lab evidence that a formula's EPA:DHA ratio, not just its total omega-3 dose, can matter for brain-cell effects.
In vitro studyOmega-3 supplementation reversed age-related declines in brain nuclear receptors and boosted neurogenesis markers in aged rats
In old rats, 12 weeks of dietary EPA/DHA supplementation reversed age-related decreases in several brain nuclear receptors (RXR, RAR, PPAR-gamma) involved in learning and memory, and partially restored a marker of new neuron formation in the hippocampus - a mechanistic explanation for omega-3's neuroprotective reputation in aging brains.
Animal studyA review found DHA supplementation improved cognitive and cardiovascular markers of aging in clinical studies
Summarizing human studies on DHA (and related arachidonic acid) supplementation, this review reports that DHA supplementation improved cognitive impairments in patients with mild cognitive impairment and organic brain lesions, and increased coronary flow velocity reserve in elderly individuals - suggesting benefits for both brain and cardiovascular microcirculation with aging.
ReviewA meta-analysis of 90 RCTs mapped the real, mostly mild side-effect profile of omega-3 supplementation
Across 90 randomized trials, omega-3 supplementation was associated with modestly higher odds of diarrhea, an altered sense of taste (dysgeusia), and a mild bleeding tendency compared to placebo, but with no reports of definite serious adverse events - useful context for the general caution to consult a healthcare practitioner before use.
Meta-analysisA 25,871-person RCT found no excess bleeding or serious adverse events with 1 g/day omega-3 over 5+ years
In the VITAL trial, one of the largest omega-3 RCTs ever conducted, long-term supplementation with 1 g/day of marine omega-3 did not increase the incidence of bleeding or other serious adverse events compared to placebo, even though it also did not significantly reduce cardiovascular events or cancer in this general-risk population.
Human RCTA safety review found omega-3 supplementation well tolerated even at high doses, with bleeding-time changes not clinically significant
Reviewing safety data across psychiatric and general-population studies, researchers found the most common omega-3 side effects were mild gastrointestinal symptoms, and that the slight prolongation of bleeding time seen with supplementation has not been shown to be clinically relevant in practice.
Systematic reviewFrequently asked questions
How do I take CanPrev Omega-Pro High DHA 1:5?
Adults (19 years and older) take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) daily. Children and adolescents (1-18 years) take 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
What's in each teaspoon?
Each 5 mL teaspoon contains 4382 mg of wild deep-sea fish oil (anchovies, sardines, mackerels), providing 3200 mg of omega-3 fatty acids: 520 mg EPA and 2100 mg DHA. Non-medicinal ingredients are ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C), mixed tocopherol concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary leaf extract, monk fruit extract, and natural goji fruit and lemonade flavour.
Why is this formula DHA-dominant instead of balanced EPA/DHA?
This '1:5' formula concentrates DHA well above EPA. DHA is a major structural fat in the brain and retina, so this ratio is positioned as a source of omega-3 fatty acids to help support cognitive health, brain function, and children's brain/eye/nerve development - rather than a balanced, general-purpose omega-3 formula.
What is the licensed use of this product?
This product's Health Canada licence (NPN 80115916) authorizes it as a source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health, to help support cognitive health and brain function, and to help support the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nerves in children up to 12 years of age.
Is this the same as CanPrev's Omega-Pro Balance products?
No. Omega-Pro Balance formulas provide a roughly equal (1:1) ratio of EPA to DHA for general omega-3 support, while this DHA-dominant 1:5 formula concentrates DHA well above EPA and is separately licensed for its own cognitive/brain-forward use.
Are there allergens in this product?
Yes - this product contains fish and soy. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you have any known allergies or sensitivities.
Does this product need refrigeration?
Refrigerate after opening; the product maintains peak freshness for 30 days once opened.
Is CanPrev Omega-Pro High DHA 1:5 made in Canada?
Yes. It is formulated and made in Canada by CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd. and licensed by Health Canada under NPN 80115916.
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Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80115916. Source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) for the maintenance of good health, to help support cognitive health and brain function, and to help support the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nerves in children up to 12 years of age. Research summaries on this page concern DHA and omega-3 fatty acids generally and are educational - they are not additional product-specific claims beyond this product's Health Canada-authorized use. Read and follow the label. Consult a health care practitioner before use. Contains fish and soy. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: As with any natural health product, consult a healthcare practitioner on the use of this product. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Contains fish and soy.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) for the maintenance of good health, to help support cognitive health and brain function, and to help support the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nerves in children up to 12 years of age.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 teaspoon/5 mL): Fish oil (anchovies, sardines, mackerels), 4382 mg, providing Omega-3 fatty acids 3200 mg (EPA 520 mg, DHA 2100 mg). Non-medicinal Ingredients: Ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C), mixed tocopherol concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary leaf extract, monk fruit extract, natural goji fruit and lemonade flavour.
Directions
Recommended Dose: Adults (19 years and older) take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Children and adolescents (1-18 years) take 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Refrigerate after opening; maintains peak freshness for 30 days.
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