Docosahexaenoic Acid DHA

What is Docosahexaenoic Acid DHA?

Docosahexaenoic Acid, Docosahexaenoic Acid, abbreviated as DHA, is commonly known as "brain gold". It is a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid with twenty-two carbon atoms and six unsaturated olefin bonds, and is an important member of Omega-3. As an essential nutrient for the human body, it is particularly high in the brain and retina, and as an important component of the cell membrane, it mainly exists in the phospholipids on its plasma membrane. Mainly found in fish oil and certain algae, sufficient DHA helps the normal development of nerves, builds a more complete brain and nervous system, and accelerates the information transmission efficiency of nerve cells in the brain and eyes, thereby enhancing brain memory, vision and other organ functions. DHA is of great significance to human health indicators such as brain development and vision health, especially for the intelligence and vision development of infants and young children. It is an essential substance for the formation of the human brain and the development of IQ.

Source

Deep-sea fish

The oil of marine fish, especially pelagic fish, contains a large amount of DHA. For example, the DHA content in the oil of tuna, saury, and Far Eastern sardines is more than 10%.

Fungi

The fungi that produce DHA are mainly algae-like fungi in lower-level fungi, mainly including Chytridomycetes, Oomyceres, Peronosporales, Saprolegniales, Zygomycetes, Entomophthorales, etc., especially Thraustochytriidae, which has been reported to have more than 30 species of 8 genera that can produce DHA.

Seaweed

A large amount of DHA is found in seaweeds such as golden algae, dinoflagellates, diatoms, red algae, brown algae, green algae and cryptoalgae.

Characteristics

1. DHA is mainly found in fish oil, such as tuna oil, and also in some marine microalgae.
2. It is fat-soluble, easily soluble in organic solvents, insoluble in water, and still maintains high fluidity at low temperatures.
3. DHA contains 5 active methylene groups, which are easily affected by light, oxygen, overheating, metal elements (such as Fe, Cu) and free radicals, producing chemical reactions such as oxidation, rancidity, polymerization, double bond conjugation, etc., and producing fish odor substances mainly composed of carbonyl compounds.

Metabolic Process In The Body

The human brain can synthesize saturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids, but cannot synthesize polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). The source of a large amount of docosahexaenoic acid in the brain is closely related to age.

During the fetal period, the baby still in the mother's belly can absorb it from the mother's body, and infants and young children can directly supplement it from breast milk and diet. Therefore, docosahexaenoic acid accumulates rapidly and in large quantities in the brain before and after birth and in early childhood.

After the brain is fully developed, the total content of Docosahexaenoic Acid DHA in the brain remains relatively stable, and the metabolic rate is relatively slow. At this time, only a small amount of docosahexaenoic acid needs to be supplemented from the diet. After entering old age, the content of DHA in the brain will decrease to a certain extent.

Health Benefits

Promote brain development

It is the main element for the growth and maintenance of brain nerve cells, and is particularly important for the brain development of fetuses and infants. Adequate DHA helps improve intelligence, attention and cognitive ability.

Improve blood circulation

DHA can inhibit platelet aggregation, block thrombosis, reduce blood viscosity, improve blood circulation, and reduce blood pressure. It can be used to prevent and treat cerebral thrombosis and lower limb occlusive arteriosclerosis.

Lowering blood lipids

DHA can lower serum total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and can treat hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, etc.

Prevent cardiovascular disease

It can reduce the levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood, reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, and also has anti-thrombotic, blood pressure lowering, and endothelial function improvement effects, which help prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular disease.

Anti-aging

DHA has antioxidant and anti-aging effects, can enhance the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), and delay the aging process.

Anti-inflammatory

It regulates immune function by affecting the gene expression of cytokines or enzymes, inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory factors, and regulating the expression of adhesion molecules, playing an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic role.

Improve immunity

It can enhance the body's immunity, stimulate the activity of immune cells, improve the body's resistance, and reduce the occurrence of colds, infections and other diseases.

Protect eye health

DHA is an important component of the retina, which can maintain the normal structure and function of retinal cells, promote the development and maturation of the retina, and improve visual acuity and sensitivity to light.

Applications

Food and Beverages

It is widely used in various foods and beverages, such as dairy products, meat products, baked goods, pasta products, beverages, candies and seasonings.

Health Foods

Docosahexaenoic Acid DHA is often used as an additive in health foods due to its health benefits such as brain health, memory improvement and retinal function improvement.

Cosmetics

In the cosmetics industry, DHA is used as an ingredient in many skin care products, used in the production of facial cleansers, beauty creams, lotions, shampoos and facial masks, etc., to help improve skin health and appearance.

Medicine

It is used in the production of some drugs and pharmaceuticals, especially health products for infants and the elderly.

Feed

It is also used in the feed industry, especially in pet food and animal feed, to improve the health and growth of animals.

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