DHA
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid
(Docosahexanoic Acid)
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DHA
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty
acid found in marine oils and in many
phospholipids. It is used by the body in the regulation of each of its
functions, including the breakdown of dietary fats. DHA is an important
component of the structural lipids of the brain
and retina. The brain favors and uses DHA
over other fatty acids and, therefore, the consumption of DHA in the
brain is rapid. The body also converts some of the
DHA to EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), also an
omega fatty acid from fish oil. The two share similarities, yet an
ideal diet would contain sufficient amounts of
both.
DHA FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE
Studies suggest that the adequate intake of DHA
can benefit your life prior to birth. In
premature infants, for example, supplementation has shown to provide
benefits in brain development. In most of the DHA
studies of pre-term babies, as well as many
full term baby studies, supplementation with pre-formed dietary
DHA has been associated with enhanced visual
acuity and neurological development. Supplementation is especially
important for premature infants who are not
breastfed, as breast milk has DHA and most baby formulas are void of this
omega-3 fatty acid. DHA deficiencies are most
common to formula fed infants.
DHA’s usefulness does not end with infancy. It
is the building block of the human brain tissue and the primary fatty acid
in the gray matter of the brain. DHA is essential
for proper brain function and development in children, teens and adults
alike. Evidence of the omega-3’s brain function
benefit can be demonstrated by the prevalence of DHA deficiencies in
many individuals suffering with Alzheimer’s and
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). It is doubly important if you are a
vegetarian to take DHA because it is practically
non-existent in a vegetarian diet. When
taken in conjunction with EPA, DHA has been shown to lower blood pressure and
can be taken to naturally help thin one’s
blood. Some experts believe that the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may reduce
inflammation and promote wound healing in
burn victims and may also provide key nutritional benefit for individuals at
risk or concerned with the onset of colon
cancer. In addition, obese individuals who are following a guided weight loss
program should be encouraged to consult
their physician about including EPA and DHA as a staple in the diet to better
achieve control over their blood sugar and
cholesterol levels.
Deficiencies of EPA (the body converts DHA into
EPA) can contribute to severe bone loss and osteoporosis. Essential fatty
acids have also been shown to enhance calcium
absorption, increase calcium deposits in bones, diminish calcium loss in
urine, improve bone strength, and enhance bone
growth. Foods rich in essential fatty acids (including cold water fish
such as salmon and mackerel) may offer the same
benefits.
SIGNS OF DHA DEFICIENCY
• Mood Swings
• Numbness/Tingling in Arms and Legs
• Vision Impairment
• Dandruff
• Learning Impairment
• Weakness in Body
SOURCES FOR DHA
DHA can be found in cold-water fatty fish
including wild salmon (not farm raised),
tuna (bluefin tuna contains the highest
concentrations), mackerel, sardines, anchovies,
shellfish and herring. Other sources include liver
and eggs, to a lesser degree.
ROEX’S DHA
Roex’s DHA is formulated "For the Mind and
More™." Aware of how vital DHA is to one’s
health, Roex takes many precautions to
provide its customers the very best in quality
and potency in each and every tablet. We start
with oils from mackerel, sardines and
anchovies. Each serving delivers 250 mg of
DHA and 10 mg of EPA. Like our EFA’s, the oils are
encapsulated in natural carob capsules and
packaged in black bottles.
Many may wonder if the carob capsule and black
bottles are just a marketing gimmick. The
capsules and bottles are intended to
restrict light from reaching the oils. Light and
heat destroy the value of the oil and cause them
to go rancid. If you are truly interested
in keeping your brain, eyes and nervous system functioning at peak performance,
give your body the nutrition it needs and
order your DHA from Roex today!
These statements have not been evaluated by the
Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose,treat,
cure or prevent any disease.
References:
Functional Basis for the Importance of Omega-3
Fatty Acids in Retinal and CNS Development Martha Neuringer, Ph.D.,Department of
Medicine and Ophthalmology,Oregon Health Sciences
University, Beaverton, Oregon, USA
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Supplementation of
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