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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During pregnancy, the body converts ALA to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two essential fatty acids.
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Potentially helpful supplements for insulin resistance include the following:
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) can help reduce inflammation and support cell membrane health, facilitating better insulin signaling.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2024
These shellfish are a valuable source of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 16 July 2024
Salmon is rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 8 July 2024
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Potentially helpful supplements for insulin resistance include the following:
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) can help reduce inflammation and support cell membrane health, facilitating better insulin signaling.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2024
These shellfish are a valuable source of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 16 July 2024
Salmon is rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 8 July 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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