Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution: Nature's Answer to Drugs by Robert C. Atkins

Author:Robert C. Atkins [Atkins, Robert C.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Touchstone
Published: 2011-05-23T16:00:00+00:00

DHA: Brain fat

I’ve been considering EPA and DHA as one because they exist together as constituents of fish oil. For the most part, they also have been studied together. But researchers are discovering that the two fatty acids have their own “personalities.” DHA may have some real value when taken alone.

What we’re seeing is that EPA demonstrates stronger anti-inflammatory actions, while DHA seems to be more important for brain health, particularly brain and eye development in infants. In fact, the supplements with EPA probably should be restricted during infancy, since it may suppress the action of other essential fats such as arachidonic acid, which the baby needs for growth. DHA not only preserves these essential fats, but it also improves upon the benefits that arachidonic acid alone provides to infants. Mother’s milk is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, notably DHA. Among infant experts, a consensus is growing that all babies should be getting optimal amounts of DHA either through breast milk or fortified formulas.1

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