Fish oil has owned the omega-3 conversation for a long time.
The connection is so familiar that DHA and fish can seem inseparable. Browse children's omega-3 supplements and fish oil still appears frequently—for good reason. Fatty fish are well-known dietary sources of DHA and EPA.
But the nutrient doesn't belong exclusively to fish.
The current Nature’s Craft Kids Omega + DHA Gummies demonstrate a very different route. There is no fish oil in the formula. Instead, its omega story brings together two sources that rarely get equal attention: chia and algae.
One supplies ALA.
The other supplies DHA.
And understanding why those two ingredients appear together starts much earlier than the gummy itself.
Start in the water—but skip the fish
DHA is strongly associated with seafood because fatty fish are well-known dietary sources.
But marine ecosystems have an earlier chapter.
Microscopic algae produce omega-3 fatty acids, and those fats can move through the marine food chain as organisms consume one another.
Supplement manufacturers can also cultivate algae and obtain DHA more directly.
That creates an alternative to extracting omega-3 from fish.
The current Nature’s Craft Kids Omega + DHA Gummies use life'sDHA® from algae, providing 50 mg DHA per three-gummy serving.
The finished product is fish-free.
For families intentionally avoiding fish, that difference is considerably more meaningful than the word omega printed on the front.
Now leave the ocean entirely
The other side of this formula starts with chia oil.
Chia is a plant source of alpha-linolenic acid, better known as ALA.
ALA is an essential omega-3 fatty acid, meaning the body needs to obtain it through food because it cannot make it from scratch.
The current Kids Omega + DHA Gummies label identifies 130 mg ALA per three-gummy serving.
Now the formula has two distinct omega-3 stories happening at once:
Chia contributes ALA.
Algae contributes DHA.
They belong to the same omega-3 family.
They are not the same fatty acid.
The body doesn't treat every omega-3 identically
This distinction is worth keeping.
ALA can be converted in the body into longer-chain omega-3s such as EPA and DHA, but the conversion is limited.
DHA arrives as DHA.
That's why simply adding up every omega-3 milligram on a label can hide useful information.
The type matters as well as the total.
Healthline identifies ALA, EPA, and DHA as the three principal omega-3 fatty acids and notes that ALA occurs mainly in plant sources while EPA and DHA are particularly associated with marine foods and supplements.
The gummy contains more than those two
The current three-gummy serving provides 275 mg total omega oil.
Alongside the ALA and DHA, the label also lists 65 mg omega-6 linoleic acid and 30 mg omega-9 oleic acid, plus 20 mg vitamin C.
The product is described as vegetarian, fish-free, gelatin-free, gluten-free, and made without artificial flavors.
That makes the formula quite different from a conventional children's fish-oil gummy.
Not necessarily because one approach has to defeat the other.
Because they start from different places.
A fish-free gummy doesn't make fish nutritionally irrelevant
There's no need to turn this into plants versus seafood.
Fatty fish can be valuable sources of EPA and DHA as part of a balanced diet.
Plant foods such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, walnuts, and certain oils can contribute ALA.
Different foods bring different nutritional profiles to the table.
And many children may already get sufficient omega-3 through their diets without needing an omega-3 supplement at all.
Healthline's current review similarly notes that fish-oil supplements aren't necessary for every child and recommends considering the child's diet and discussing supplementation with a healthcare professional when appropriate.
The gummy is an option.
Not a requirement created by childhood.
The front of the bottle doesn't tell the whole source story
Two products can both say Omega-3 for Kids and contain substantially different ingredients.
One might use fish oil.
Another may use algae.
Another can combine algal and plant oils.
That's why the source deserves a place on the shopping checklist.
Kids’ Omega-3 Doesn’t Automatically Mean Fish Oil goes deeper into ALA, EPA, DHA, and why two children's omega products can represent very different formulation choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Nature’s Craft Kids Omega + DHA Gummies fish-free?
Yes. The current formula is fish-free. It combines chia oil as a source of ALA with algae-derived DHA, providing an alternative for families looking for omega fatty acids without fish oil.
Where does the DHA in these gummies come from?
The DHA comes from algae rather than fish. Each current three-gummy serving provides 50 mg of DHA from life'sDHA®, an algae-derived source.
What is the difference between ALA and DHA?
ALA and DHA are both omega-3 fatty acids, but they are different. ALA is commonly found in plant sources such as chia, while DHA can come from marine sources, including algae. The current Nature’s Craft formula provides both chia-derived ALA and algae-derived DHA.
How much omega oil is in a serving?
The current three-gummy serving provides 275 mg of total omega oil, including 130 mg of ALA and 50 mg of DHA. It also provides omega-6 linoleic acid and omega-9 oleic acid.
Do all kids need an omega-3 supplement?
No. A child’s diet, age, individual nutritional needs, and other supplements should all be considered. Children who regularly eat foods that provide omega-3 fatty acids may already receive them through their diet. A pediatrician or other qualified healthcare professional can help determine whether supplementation is appropriate.
Are these gummies suitable for children under 2?
No. The current product information states that the gummies are not recommended for children under 2 years of age because of choking risk. Children should fully chew gummies under adult supervision.
One formula, two starting points
Return to where this story began.
Not at the supplement shelf.
At the source.
One path begins with chia.
Chia → ALA
Another begins with algae.
Algae → DHA
Those paths meet inside Nature’s Craft Kids Omega + DHA Gummies.
The current formula provides a fish-free way to add these fatty acids to a child's routine in gummy form.
Whether that addition makes sense still depends on the child—their diet, age, dietary preferences, allergies, other supplements, and guidance from an appropriate healthcare professional.
But one assumption can safely be left behind.
DHA doesn't have to begin with a fish.
