Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation: a need or a commercial hype.
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2014-03
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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an important component of the brain and is essential
critical for optimal brain health and function. With revealing of its benefi cial effects
on cognitive function, neurological, cardiovascular system and anti-infl ammatory
benefi ts, DHA has recently gained huge attention. As a result, the market is stocked
with products supplemented with DHA claiming various health benefi ts. This
review attempts to elucidate the current fi ndings of DHA supplementation as a
pharmacological agent with both preventive and therapeutic value.
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Docosahexaenoic acid, δ-linolenic acid, Eicosapentaenoic acid
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Kumar Harish, Gupta M C, Dogra Sonal, Joshi Rajneesh Kumar. Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation: a need or a commercial hype. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 2014 Mar-Apr; 3(2): 285-291.