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Fatty acid

Docosahexaenoic Acid

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid found in fatty fish and algae. It is especially concentrated in the brain and retina.

Also listed as DHA, DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)

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Which foods supply DHA?

NIH food-table examples. 1

Atlantic salmon, farmed, cooked

1.24 g DHA3 oz (85 g)US food-table value. 1

Atlantic herring, cooked

0.94 g DHA3 oz (85 g)US food-table value. 1

What is the European intake reference?

EFSA sets an adult adequate intake of 250 mg/day EPA plus DHA. During pregnancy and lactation, an additional 100–200 mg/day DHA is advised. These are dietary reference values, not treatment doses. 2

Sources

  2. Dietary recommendations for fat intake European Commission Knowledge4Policy