DHA -
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Omega-3 fatty acid
Pronunciation:
doh-KOH-sah-HEX-ah-een-OH-ic
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid is and omega-2 fatty acid that belongs to the
class of nutrients called essential fatty acids. DHA, abundant in cold-water
fish, is essential for neurological development and for normal brain
function in adults.
DHA lowers serum triglyceride levels, making it useful
for preventing cardiovascular and other problems. DHA deficiencies are
associated with difficulties in learning, attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, unipolar depression, aggressive hostility, senility, sporadic
Alzheimer’s, cystic fibrosis and other problems.
DHA supplementation improves
learning and is useful for hypertension, arthritis, atherosclerosis, depression,
adult-onset diabetes, blood clots and some cancers. |
