Einfach gesagt: No studies demonstrated harm related to DHA use, though most studies were low-quality, conducted on a few humans or animals, occasionally with product concentrations over the threshold permitted by the European Commission.
Laferté C, Oliel S, Pehr K · J Cutan Med Surg (2026)
- Murine data suggest minimal photoprotection, insufficient to replace sunscreen
- Possible benefit in erythropoietic protoporphyria and vitiligo; no established link to vitamin deficiency or contact dermatitis
- Unresolved concerns about cutaneous free-radical formation and product absorption require higher-quality research