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docosahexaenoic acid

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Noun1.docosahexaenoic acid - an omega-3 fatty acid with 22 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
omega-3, omega-3 fatty acid - a polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond three carbons from the beginning


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Supplementing lactating women with flaxseed oil does not increase docosahexaenoic acid in their milk.
Questions and answers about omega-3 fatty acids for vegans by Mangels, Reed / Vegetarian Journal
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil have some smaller components: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
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Tokyo, Japan, Nov 11, 2005 - (JCNN) - Suntory, a leading Japanese beverage manufacturer, announced on November 10 that it has discovered that arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) help improve brain functions.
Suntory Confirmed that Arachidonic Acid and DHA Help Improve Brain ... by JCNN News Summaries
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