DHA

Aliases: Docosahexaenoic acid

Group: Fatty acid

Description:

DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, is a type of omega-3 fatty acid. It is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in the central nervous system and is important for brain health. Blood biomarkers of DHA status can provide information about the levels of DHA in the body, which may correlate with brain DHA composition. These biomarkers are used to assess the body's DHA status, and they can be influenced by factors such as dietary intake and storage conditions.