Docosahexaenoic acid

Definition: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega−3 fatty acid that is an important component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, and retina. It is given the fatty acid notation 22:6(n−3). It can be synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid or obtained directly from maternal milk (breast milk), fatty fish, fish oil, or algae oil. source: Wikipedia

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226368001

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4 Jun 2009

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3529011000001109

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Docosahexaenoic acid