Is docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) essential? Lessons from DHA status regulation, our ancient diet, epidemiology and randomized controlled trials

J Nutr. 2004 Jan;134(1):183-6. doi: 10.1093/jn/134.1.183.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arachidonic Acid
  • Biological Evolution
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control
  • Diet*
  • Docosahexaenoic Acids* / metabolism
  • Epidemiology
  • Fatty Acids, Essential* / physiology
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Nutritional Status*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Essential
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Docosahexaenoic Acids
  • Arachidonic Acid