How Do You Choose DHA Supplements For The Best Health Benefits?
Choose DHA supplements by their purity, concentration of DHA, bio-availability and value for your money. The only good source of DHA is fish oil. Follow those rules and you can’t go wrong. This article tells you why DHA supplements are a great idea, and the logic behind those guidelines. Why DHA? Oils from fatty fish have long been known for their health effects, supported by more than 3,000 studies published in scientific and medical journals. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the most powerful of the omega 3 oils found in fish, followed by another valuable omega 3, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). This was reported in the scientific journal Pharmacological Research in 1999, and the evidence has mounted in study after study ever since. A third omega 3, DPA, is also found naturally in all fish oils, though I’ve recently read a claim to the contrary. (It was a lie, written to sell another oil.) The function of DPA is still not understood and for that reason, often it isn’t listed on the label.
