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DHA

Oils / Oils and their derivatives

Also known as: Docosahexaenoic acid
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Docosahexaenoic acid
Related Remedies: Fish oil
EPA
E-EPA

Description: DHA is an essential fatty acid and an omega 3 long chain fatty acid. It is found in brain and retina of mammals. It is obtained from oily fish (contains DHA and EPA together) and from micro algae (contains only DHA - for vegetarian and concentrated formulas).

Oral Uses

  • ADD RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves brain and mental function, concentration, attention and behavior. Take 500-750 mg of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Arteriosclerosis RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is a blood thinner; reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides; reduces blood clots and plaque formation in blood vessels and the plaque size. Take 1-2 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Breast-feeding support RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; used by nursing women DHA promotes healthy mental function and healthy vision development in children. Take 1 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cardiovascular disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves heart function; reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease risk; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Coronary artery disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves heart function; reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease risk; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Crohn's disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces intestinal inflammation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Delayed development RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is a nutritive; helps the growth and development of infant and children. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Brain tonic RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is a brain tonic; improves brain function. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hypotensive RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    DHA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRatingRating

    DHA is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antiepileptic RatingRatingRating

    DHA is an antiepileptic; reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antithrombotic RatingRatingRating

    DHA is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Blood thinner RatingRatingRating

    DHA is a blood thinner. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 0.5-2.0 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Use it with caution with other blood thinning supplements or drugs.

Available Forms

DHA is available in softgel or liquid form.

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