docosahexaenoic acid
noun
do·co·sa·hex·a·e·no·ic acid
ˌdō-kō-sə-ˌhek-sə-ˌē-ˈnō-ik- 
: an omega-3 fatty acid C22H32O2 found especially in fish of cold waters
—abbreviation DHA
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Reduces Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Sardines provide two types of fatty acids—eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Incorporating fatty fish with high omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), such as herring, mackerel, and salmon, may help regulate blood pressure.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Seafood is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA and DHA), and vitamins and minerals.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Sep. 2024
During pregnancy, the body converts ALA to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two essential fatty acids.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Incorporating fatty fish with high omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), such as herring, mackerel, and salmon, may help regulate blood pressure.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Seafood is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA and DHA), and vitamins and minerals.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Sep. 2024
During pregnancy, the body converts ALA to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two essential fatty acids.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
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docosahexaenoic acid
noun
do·co·sa·hex·a·e·no·ic acid
ˌdō-kō-sə-ˌhek-sə-ˌē-ˌnō-ik-
: an omega-3 fatty acid C22H32O2 found especially in fish of cold waters
—abbreviation DHA
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