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DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
DHA is a "conditionally essential" omega-3 fatty acid, meaning that the body can only synthesize a small amount of DHA through the consumption of alpha linolenic acid (found in flax, seeds, and nuts). Most DHA for human consumption is found in cold water fish, like salmon, tuna, and herring. This fish DHA originates in a tiny micro algae called Schizochytrium, and works its way up through the food chain. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a major fatty acid in brain phospholipids. Low levels of DHA show a correlation with low serotonin levels in the brain, a condition that has been related to ADHD, dementia, and age related mental decline. Animal studies in TG3 mouse models of Alzheimers disease show a decline in amyloid plaques and tau after supplementation of DHA. DHA is vital for infants, it is an important component in breast milk. Studies have shown, in dose effective levels, that DHA improves cognition in both term and preterm trials. Several studies have documented that old animals supplemented with DHA have improved memory, learning, and problem solving skills. Dutch researchers, intrigued by this, did a 3 year study on elderly men. What they found was astonishing, the men who consumed the most fish were the least likely to develop age related mental decline.
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