Description
Essential for the growth and functional development of the brain in infants
Required for maintenance of normal brain function in adults
Sufficient DHA in the diet improves learning ability, whereas deficiencies of DHA are associated with deficits in learning
DHA is taken up by the brain in preference to other fatty acids
The visual acuity of healthy, full-term, formula-fed infants is increased when their formula includes DHA
DHA deficiencies are associated attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, unipolar depression, aggressive hostility, and adrenoleukodystrophy
Decreases in DHA in the brain are associated with cognitive decline during aging and with onset of sporadic Alzheimer disease. DHA has a positive effect on diseases such as hypertension, arthritis, atherosclerosis, depression, adult-onset diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, thrombosis, and some cancers.
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