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DHA 135 mg 90 gels
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Price: $24.95
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An essential fatty acid derived from fish that protects the heart & brain
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DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the definitive brain food. Scientists have discovered a link between low levels of DHA and reduced visual, learning and behavioral function. DHA is essential for brain development and mental function at every stage of human life, from fetus to old age. The human brain is comprised of over 60 percent fat, with its most abundant fat being docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA is a natural component of fish oil and a critically beneficial omega-3 fatty acid. Our DHA is derived from deep cold water fish and is guaranteed to be free of all contaminants. DHA is the primary structural fat in both the gray matter of the brain and the retina of the eye and thus is essential for brain and eye function. The modern-day American diet is deficient in DHA, making regular supplementation extremely valuable.
Sources of DHA: The human body does not adequately synthesize DHA so it's important to get DHA from your diet. The average American diet, however, is now low in DHA, resulting from declining consumption of dietary sources such as animal organ meats and eggs. Fatty fish are also a good source, but most Americans do not consume the 3 to 4 servings per week necessary for adequate DHA intake. Vegetarians have even lower blood levels of DHA. Research is ongoing to determine whether this dietary shift in DHA plays a role in the occurrence of certain neurological disorders throughout life.
DHA and Infant Brain Growth: Adequate dietary intake of DHA is particularly important for pregnant and nursing women. Significant brain and eye development occurs in utero and continues during the first year after birth. Infants rely on their mothers to supply DHA for the developing brain and eyes initially through the placenta and then through the milk. DHA is the most abundant fatty acid in breast milk and studies show that breast-fed babies have IQ advantages over babies fed formula without DHA. In a recent study, these IQ advantages were translated into improved academic outcomes over an 18-year time period. But, the average DHA level in the breast milk of American women is among the lowest in the world.
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