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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a [[polyunsaturated fatty acid]] found in [[fish oil]]. It is the most common [[Omega | {{Cleanup/Citations|reason=no references}} | ||
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a [[polyunsaturated fatty acid]] found in [[fish oil]]. It is the most common [[Omega 3 fatty acid|Omega 3]] in the brain and retina. It is a major structural component of [[grey matter]]. | |||
DHA may be obtained directly from fish consumption or can be converted in small amounts from [[EPA]]. | DHA may be obtained directly from fish consumption or can be converted in small amounts from [[EPA]]. | ||
DHA increases the fluidity of cell membranes. | DHA increases the fluidity of cell membranes. | ||
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[[Category:Potential treatments]] | [[Category:Potential treatments]] | ||
[[Category:Supplements]] | [[Category:Supplements]] | ||
[[Category:Fatty acids]] | [[Category:Fatty acids]] | ||
Revision as of 04:56, October 4, 2019
Template:Cleanup/Citations Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid found in fish oil. It is the most common Omega 3 in the brain and retina. It is a major structural component of grey matter.
DHA may be obtained directly from fish consumption or can be converted in small amounts from EPA.
DHA increases the fluidity of cell membranes.
