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What is DHA and why is it important?

April 26, 2017DHA

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What is DHA and why is it important?

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DHA, docosahexaenoic acid, is an omega-3 fatty acid. DHA is found throughout the body and is most abundant in your brain, eyes and heart. 60% of your brain is fat and DHA is the primary structural fat in both the brain and the retina. DHA is important for optimal brain and eye development in infants and has been shown to support brain, eye and heart health throughout life.

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DHA is an Omega-3 fatty acid. Although it is found in most tissues of the body, the highest concentrations of DHA are in the tissues of the brain, nervous system and retina of the eye. DHA funcations in the normal development of these tissues. Back to top.