Research Notes on Docosahexaenoic Acid
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) is metabolized to form the docosanoids—several families of potent hormones. DHA is a major fatty acid in sperm and brain phospholipids, and especially in the retina. Dietary DHA may reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing the level of blood triglycerides in humans. Low levels of DHA result in reduction of brain serotonin levels and have been associated with ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, and depression, among other diseases, and there is mounting evidence that DHA supplementation may be effective in combating such diseases. ...more from Wikipedia
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Top Resources on Docosahexaenoic Acid
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Docosahexaenoic Acid
- The Journal of Nutrition: Dietary Docosahexaenoic Acid
- HealthNotes (via VitaCost): Docosahexaenoic Acid
- PubMed Central: Health Benefits of Docosahexaenoic Acid
- Harvard University: Docosahexaenoic Acid
- About.com: DHA and ARA
- KeepKidsHealthy: DHA and ARA Basics
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Research Notes References
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Docosahexaenoic Acid
- ↑ PubMed Central: Health Benefits of Docosahexaenoic Acid
- ↑ HealthNotes (via VitaCost): Docosahexaenoic Acid
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