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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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Fish oil or algal oil?

Algal oil provides DHA without fish; some products also contain EPA. The label’s DHA amount matters more than total oil weight. 1

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