What is Omega-3 DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)?
Docosahexaenoic Acid, or DHA, is a long-chain polyunsaturated Omega-3 Fatty Acid found throughout the body. It is a major structural fat in the brain accounting for up to 97% of its Omega-3 fats and up to 93% of the Omega-3 fats in the retina as well as a key component of the heart. DHA is widely held to be the most important form of the Omega-3’s. DHA, as a rare Omega-3 Nutrient, is necessary for the cell membrane activity that gives cells their life energy and functional capacities – being so important to human cell survival and performance, it is practically considered a vitamin. DHA is difficult to include in our diet because only few foods actually contain a significant amount. The Western diet typically is inadequate in DHA. DHA intake has been associated with a decreased risk of mental decline associated with aging, and with good circulatory health. No other fatty acid demonstrates this relationship. DHA medical and scientific research has conclusively identified links between a
