docosahexaenoic acid
Omega-three brain nutrient
Docosahexaenoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid found abundantly in fish oil and marine algae.
Usually called DHA, it's essential for brain development and eye health, which is why it's added to infant formula and prenatal supplements.
The salmon is rich in docosahexaenoic acid.
Marine-derived nutritional supplement
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- EPAFederal environmental regulator
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- mackerelSwift, oily ocean fish
sardines · anchovies · herring · krill oil · cold-water fish · seafood · algae · supplement
Of the unborn
- prenatalBefore birth
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
- embryonicAt earliest developmental stage
- neurodevelopmentBrain formation through life stages
infancy · differentiation · childhood · maturation · pediatrics · milestones · formative · breast milk
Multiple double bonds present
- fatty acidCarboxylic chain in lipids
- phospholipidPhosphate-containing membrane lipid
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
- fluidityState of flowing freely
alpha-linolenic acid · triglycerides · metabolism · lipid · saturation · receptors · homeostasis · oxidation
Mental knowledge acquisition
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
- memoryMind's retention capacity
- hippocampusMemory formation region
neurogenesis · synapses · myelination · neurotransmitters · cognitive decline · mental acuity · grey matter · cerebral cortex
Light-sensing tissue layer
- photoreceptorsCells sensing light
- maculaRetinal region for acuity
- rodsThin cylindrical shafts
- conesTapering geometric solids
visual acuity · optic nerve · eyesight · ocular · night vision · lutein · dry eye · ophthalmology
fish oil
Marine-derived nutritional supplement
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- EPAFederal environmental regulator
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
mackerel · sardines · anchovies · herring · krill oil · cold-water fish · seafood · algae · supplement · chia seeds
fetal
Of the unborn
neurodevelopment · infancy · differentiation · childhood · maturation · pediatrics · milestones · formative · breast milk · infant formula
polyunsaturated
Multiple double bonds present
- fatty acidCarboxylic chain in lipids
- phospholipidPhosphate-containing membrane lipid
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
fluidity · alpha-linolenic acid · triglycerides · metabolism · lipid · saturation · receptors · homeostasis · oxidation · bioavailability
cognition
Mental knowledge acquisition
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
- memoryMind's retention capacity
hippocampus · neurogenesis · synapses · myelination · neurotransmitters · cognitive decline · mental acuity · grey matter · cerebral cortex · prefrontal cortex
retina
Light-sensing tissue layer
- photoreceptorsCells sensing light
- maculaRetinal region for acuity
- rodsThin cylindrical shafts
cones · visual acuity · optic nerve · eyesight · ocular · night vision · lutein · dry eye · ophthalmology · peripheral vision
- Fish Oil Benefitsomega-3, omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, DHA, heart health
- Healthy Fatsomega-3, omega-6, DHA, EPA, fish oil
- Lipidslipid, fatty acids, free fatty acids, fats, triglycerides
- fatty acidsalpha-linolenic acid, acetic acid, fatty acids, DHA, EPA
docosahexaenoic acidsaturated fat
Fully hydrogenated dietary lipid
saturated fatty acid · monounsaturated fat · coconut oil · butter fat