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DHA

DHA is the most abundant Omega 3 fatty acid in the body because it is present in all organs especially the central nervous system, sperm and the retina. The DHA content is, normally, between 5 and 30 times greater than EPA in the majority of organs. DHA is the most beneficial fatty acid for human healthcare. It is essential for the cardiovascular system, brain development and learning capacity of children, eyes and the nervous system as well as inflammatory situations, among others.


Different studies have demonstrated that a suitable intake of DHA is fundamental, but our regular diet presents a deficit. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends ingesting 150 mg of DHA and EPA per day; quantity that the normal diet of a citizen in our latitudes does not assume, as it is especially found in blue fish, a product that is more common in Nordic countries.

 

Other international organizations recommend greater daily quantities of DHA and EPA.

 

- International Association for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) 650 mg
- Agence Française de Securite Sanitaire des Aliments (AFSSA) 500 mg
- British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) 1250 mg
- Danish Ministry of Healthcare 300 mg

 

Specifically, the recommended daily consumption of DHA by these organizations are:

 

- ISSFAL 325 mg (minimum 220)
- AFSSA 120 mg

 
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