DHA
Fish oil component
DHA is docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil and algae, essential for brain and eye development.
It appears constantly in supplement marketing and infant formula labels: This formula contains DHA for cognitive development.
Pregnant women are often advised to increase DHA intake.
Omega-three from marine sources
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fatty acidCarboxylic chain in lipids
- phospholipidsLipids with phosphate groups
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
Marine-derived nutritional supplement
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- sardinesSmall canned herring relatives
- mackerelSwift, oily ocean fish
- anchoviesSmall, oily, cured fish
herring · trout · albacore · algae · seafood · krill oil · cod liver oil · seaweed
Mental knowledge acquisition
- memoryMind's retention capacity
- neuralOf nerve tissue
- synapsesNeuron-to-neuron transmission points
- neurotransmittersChemical neural messengers
cerebral cortex · neurogenesis · myelination · neuroprotective · brain function · cognitive development · mental clarity · focus
Unborn offspring's growth process
- maternalOf or like mothers
- prenatalBefore birth
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
- trimesterThirteen-week span
lactation · breast milk · formula · neurodevelopment · birth weight · preterm · antenatal · perinatal
Light-sensing tissue layer
- photoreceptorsCells sensing light
- eye healthCondition of one's vision
- visual acuityClarity of eyesight
- macularSpotted or patchy
Of heart and blood vessels
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- heart healthCardiovascular system condition
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
blood pressure · inflammation · Alzheimer's · dementia · depression · mood · psychiatric · mental health
docosahexaenoic acid
Omega-three from marine sources
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fatty acidCarboxylic chain in lipids
- phospholipidsLipids with phosphate groups
cell membrane · EPA · polyunsaturated · long-chain · biosynthesis
fish oil
Marine-derived nutritional supplement
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- sardinesSmall canned herring relatives
- mackerelSwift, oily ocean fish
anchovies · herring · trout · albacore · algae · seafood · krill oil · cod liver oil · seaweed · microalgae
cognition
Mental knowledge acquisition
neurotransmitters · cerebral cortex · neurogenesis · myelination · neuroprotective · brain function · cognitive development · mental clarity · focus · learning
fetal development
Unborn offspring's growth process
trimester · lactation · breast milk · formula · neurodevelopment · birth weight · preterm · antenatal · perinatal · embryonic
retina
Light-sensing tissue layer
- photoreceptorsCells sensing light
- eye healthCondition of one's vision
- visual acuityClarity of eyesight
macular · rod cells · optic nerve · visual cortex · night vision
cardiovascular
Of heart and blood vessels
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- heart healthCardiovascular system condition
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
triglycerides · blood pressure · inflammation · Alzheimer's · dementia · depression · mood · psychiatric · mental health · aging
- omega-3 oilsfish oil, cod liver oil, krill oil, salmon oil, omega-3
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- Fish Oil Benefitsomega-3, omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, heart health, cardiovascular health
- Healthy Fatsomega-3, omega-6, EPA, fish oil, olive oil
- infant feedingbaby bottle, baby formula, bottle feeding, formula feeding, infant formula
- Prenatal Nutritionprenatal vitamins, folic acid, folate, iron supplements, choline
Fully hydrogenated dietary lipid