Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, is present in fatty, cold-water fish like salmon and is a common component in fish oil supplements, often in combination with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Vegetarian sources of DHA are sourced from seaweed. The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids extend to heart health, and DHA is crucial for maintaining a healthy brain in the human body.
Medicinal Uses:
- Reduce the risk of heart and circulatory disease
- Decreasing the thickness of the blood
- Reducing swelling (inflammation)
- Lowering blood levels of triglycerides.
