What is Docosahexaenoic acid?

Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is a type of omega-3 fat. It is a primary structural component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, and retina. It can be synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid or obtained directly from maternal milk (breast milk), fish oil, or algae oil.

DHA's structure is a carboxylic acid (-oic acid) with a 22-carbon chain (docosa- derives from the Ancient Greek for 22) and six (hexa-) cis double bonds (-en-); with the first double bond located at the third carbon from the omega end.[3] Its trivial name is cervonic acid, its systematic name is all-cis-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexa-enoic acid, and its shorthand name is 22:6(n−3) in the nomenclature of fatty acids.

Function 

1. Reduces Heart Disease Risk

2. May Improve ADHD

3. Reduces the Risk of Early Preterm Births

4. Fights Inflammation

5. Supports Muscle Recovery After Exercise

6. Helps Some Eye Conditions

7. May Reduce Your Risk of Certain Cancers

8. May Help Prevent or Slow Alzheimer’s Disease

9. Lowers Blood Pressure and Supports Circulation

DHA powder is widely used as a food supplement, it was first used primarily in infant formulas, to promote fetal brain development.