DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)

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Category: Diet


DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) - Herb/Nutrient
Ingredients:	DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
Symptoms:	Diet related issues

Description:	Essential fatty acids are dietary fats required for a healthy nervous and immune system. For example, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an important constituent of brain cell membranes. Many fats can be synthesized by the body, but some, like DHA, must be obtained through the diet. DHA is an omega-3 polyunsaturated fat, and the omega-3-type fats must be kept in balance with omega-6 fats to insure that proper physiological functioning can be maintained. While omega-6's are abundant in the typical American diet - occurring in most vegetable oils - omega-3's are harder to come by. One good source, however, is fish.

Submitted by:	Herbivore
	Submitted 03/15/2006

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