{"id":3326,"date":"2025-03-10T20:12:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T19:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/?p=3326"},"modified":"2025-02-21T13:29:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T12:29:26","slug":"docosahexaenoic-acid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/docosahexaenoic-acid\/","title":{"rendered":"Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), complete description"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>docosahexaenoic acid<\/strong> is a carboxylic acid derived from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/omega-3-propiedades\/\">omega 3-rich foods<\/a> such as fish and seaweed. It is commonly prepared in oil form and can be purchased in supplement form as pearls. These contain encapsulated fish oil with all the properties and benefits of DHA.<br \/>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What-is-docosahexaenoic-acid\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> What is docosahexaenoic acid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Properties-of-docosahexaenoic-acid\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Properties of docosahexaenoic acid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Docosahexaenoic-acid-or-DHA\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where-it-comes-from\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Where it comes from<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is-EPA-the-same-as-DHA\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Is EPA the same as DHA?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is-it-necessary-to-take-docosahexaenoic-acid\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Is it necessary to take docosahexaenoic acid?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Eating-foods-with-docosahexaenoic-acid\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Eating foods with docosahexaenoic acid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Supplements-with-docosahexaenoic-acid\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Supplements with docosahexaenoic acid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><aside class=\"adsini\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_inicio_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-inicio-articulo\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2508209597\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside>\n<h2><span id=\"What-is-docosahexaenoic-acid\">What is docosahexaenoic acid<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is a polyunsaturated fatty acid from the Omega3 series. Very healthy for people and beneficial for both children and adults. Its <strong>composition<\/strong> makes it very good for health care. It provides material to maintain vision, care for the retina, synthesize cell membranes, and preserve neurons, nerve tissues, and heart function.<\/p>\n<p>There are countless studies confirming the effectiveness of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids or LC-PUFAs. These have beneficial effects on the heart and mental processes. Docosahexaenoic acid can work well in diseases such as hyperactivity or attention deficit. But it has many more <strong>qualities and benefits<\/strong> that we see below.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Properties-of-docosahexaenoic-acid\">Properties of docosahexaenoic acid<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99277 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/docosahexaenoic-dha-properties.jpg\" alt=\"Docosahexaenoic acid dha properties\" width=\"720\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/docosahexaenoic-dha-properties.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/docosahexaenoic-dha-properties-336x205.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protects the brain.<\/li>\n<li>Good for cardiovascular system function.<\/li>\n<li>Reduces inflammation.<\/li>\n<li>Interferes with platelet aggregation in blood.<\/li>\n<li>Lowers hypertension.<\/li>\n<li>Reduces the effects of<\/li>\n<li>Protects the cell membrane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being a polyunsaturated acid, it is considered a good dietary supplement to prevent the risk of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, and in the case of the genetic disease hyperlipidemia, it reduces fats in the blood. This makes it particularly beneficial.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this type of carboxylic acid is very good for balancing thought in children. It helps normalize the mind and improves cognitive processes. But also in older adults, young adults, middle-aged people, and elderly individuals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DHA docosahexaenoic acid<\/strong> is present in much of the body&#8217;s tissues, but it is in the brain where its amount increases. It is very present in the brain structure, being a key part of cell membranes. <strong>It participates in sending signals and promotes neuron growth<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><aside class=\"ads2\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"1797353553\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>In the retina, about 30 to 40% of DHA is found in the total fatty acids in the outer segments of the retina. It promotes membrane fluidity and improves the movement of proteins, enzymes, and the transformation of visual signals.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Docosahexaenoic-acid-or-DHA\">Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99278 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/dha-supplement.jpg\" alt=\"DHA supplement\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\">This is a question some people have as it is quite common to find different names in some products with the same content. But the explanation is simple. Both <strong>DHA and docosahexaenoic acid<\/strong> are the same. The difference in their naming comes from whether it&#8217;s the English abbreviation or not.<\/p>\n<p>It is common to find references depending on the product you purchase. DHA comes from &#8220;docosa hexaenoic acid,&#8221; or in Spanish, &#8220;\u00e1cido docoso hexaenoico.&#8221;<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><!-- ah_3_ads --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"7212672277\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>It is much easier to find supplements with DHA and omega 3 pearls. The only difference is that the real name will appear on the label, either in English or Spanish.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Where-it-comes-from\">Where it comes from<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Its origin is marine, and it is most commonly produced from fish oil. A large portion of the docosahexaenoic acid content comes from the diet of algae-eating fish, which consume algae that increase the amount of docosahexaenoic acid in the animals that feed on them. As the food chain rises, the percentage increases. Microalgae contain DHA docosa hexaenoic acid, fish eat them, and acquire the amount they have. Humans eat the fish and, in turn, increase their intake of DHA.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Is-EPA-the-same-as-DHA\">Is EPA the same as DHA?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99280 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/epa-dha.jpg\" alt=\"EPA and DHA\" width=\"336\" height=\"80\" title=\"\">Both are polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, although they are different. <strong>EPA<\/strong> is eicosapentaenoic acid, and DHA is docosahexaenoic acid, related to another acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is included in the same omega acids group. All of them are essential, necessary for health, and must be obtained through food or supplements.<\/p>\n<p>Omega 3s are precursors of prostaglandins, which regulate tissue activity and control inflammation and immune response.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Is-it-necessary-to-take-docosahexaenoic-acid\">Is it necessary to take docosahexaenoic acid?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The human body is capable of obtaining it through the conversion of EPA and ALA (eicosapentaenoic and alpha-linolenic acids). The issue arises with the amount the body can naturally convert. This amount is very small, and it often happens that the <strong>recommended daily dose<\/strong> of 220 mg per day is not achieved through the conversion of the different fatty acids. So it is best to take it directly, either in supplement form or through food.<\/p>\n<p>However, polyunsaturated fatty acids in pearl, capsule, or liquid form should be taken for a few months and then paused. They should not be overused when added to the diet unless necessary due to a chronic deficiency.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Eating-foods-with-docosahexaenoic-acid\">Eating foods with docosahexaenoic acid<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99279 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/docosahexaenoic-acid-foods.jpg\" alt=\"Foods rich in docosahexaenoic acid\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salmon.<\/li>\n<li>Herring.<\/li>\n<li>Anchovies.<\/li>\n<li>Cod liver oil.<\/li>\n<li>Microscopic algae (not all species).<\/li>\n<li>Brown algae.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The recommendation is to eat blue fish at least twice a week to maintain a constant intake of DHA-rich foods or docosahexaenoic acid.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Supplements-with-docosahexaenoic-acid\">Supplements with docosahexaenoic acid<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Enerzona RX3.<\/li>\n<li>Cod liver oil.<\/li>\n<li>Krill oil NKO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many more, but we have already discussed these DHA supplements, so you can find complete information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/enerzona-omega-3-rx\/\">Enerzona Omega 3<\/a>. It contains EPA and DHA to improve the cardiovascular system. Although it has some differences, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/cod-liver-oil\/\">cod liver oil<\/a>, it helps protect and improve vision and defenses. It has many beneficial properties for human health and can be an alternative to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/aceite-krill-nko\/\">krill oil NKO<\/a>. However, each of these supplements has its function, and at a certain moment, it may be good to take one or the other depending on their composition and the deficiencies we may have.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage you to try it and discover for yourself all the potential it has.<\/p>\n<\/p><aside class=\"ads\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_fin_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-fin-articulo\" style=\"display:inline-block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"4055871191\"><\/ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); <\/script><\/aside><aside class=\"ads-relacionado\"><center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- mismumi_relacionado --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"2966766890\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/center><\/aside><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The docosahexaenoic acid is a carboxylic acid derived from omega 3-rich foods such as fish and seaweed. It is commonly prepared in oil form and can be purchased in supplement form as pearls. 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