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DHA

American  
Biochemistry.
  1. docosahexaenoic acid: an omega-3 fatty acid present in fish oils.


DHA British  

abbreviation

  1. District Health Authority

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U.S. standards call for higher iron levels to prevent deficiency, while the European Union requires more DHA, a nutrient that isn’t mandated by the FDA but can be found in most U.S. formulas.

From The Wall Street Journal

These products are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, mainly eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, commonly known as EPA and DHA.

From Science Daily

Their study, published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, identified a gene called 15-lipoxygenase-1, or ALOX15, as a crucial factor in whether EPA and DHA can help suppress colorectal cancer.

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Normally, when EPA and DHA are consumed, the body converts them into compounds known as resolvins.

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Mice fed diets rich in EPA developed fewer tumors than those given DHA.

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