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Dietary Supplement for the Brain Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid and functions as an important component of brain tissue. DHA plays an important role in cerebral development throughout the life cycle, especially during the crucial period of fetal development and infancy. Pregnant mothers transfer DHA directly to the fetus, via the placenta, to support rapid brain and retina development. During infancy, DHA is also supplied to the newborn via mother'sbreast milk and is important for continued cerebral development . Some people have lower concentrations of DHA due to low-fat or vegetarian diets which may provide inadequate amounts of this fatty acid. Supplementation with DHA can help assure adequate amounts to support normal development of the brain and retina. KEY FEATURES -
Important component of brain tissue. -
Plays an important role in cerebral development throughout the life cycle, especially during the crucial period of fetal development and infancy. -
Supports normal development of the brain and retina. -
Elevates HDL-cholesterol levels. -
Vital for normal brain development for the fetus and infant. -
Vital for the maintenance of normal brain function throughout life. -
Anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating activities. -
Triglyceride-lowering property. Supplemental DHA may lower triglyceride levels and elevate HDL-cholesterol levels. DHA is vital for normal brain development for the fetus and infant and for the maintenance of normal brain function throughout life. Supplemental DHA may have anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating activities. DHA's triglyceride-lowering property results from the combined effects of inhibition of lipogenesis and stimulation of fatty acid oxidation. Fatty acid oxidation of eicosapentaenoic (EPA) acid occurs mainly in the mitochondria, while DHA undergoes fatty acid oxidation in the peroxisomes. DHA is taken up by the brain in preference to other fatty acids and is incorporated into the phospholipids of the cell membranes of brain cells and the retina. DHA-containing phospholipids in the cell membranes of the neurons appear to be necessary for neurite elongation and formation of synapses. DHA-containing phospholipids in these cells are believed to be vital for cell signaling. DHA is the prominent structural fatty acid in the gray matter of the brain and retinal tissues of humans, as well as other animals. Suggested Use: One softgel daily, or as recommended by your health care professional. Supplement Facts Size: 30 Softgels Item Code SN0653 Serving Size: 1 Softgel | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | | Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (from algal oil) | 200 mg | * | * Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: gelatin, glycerin, sunflower oil, purified water, calcium carbonate, caramel, carmine, timeric, ascorbyl palmitate, and mixed tocopherols. Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your health care professional before using this product
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