Keywords: DHA Molecule.gif en Docosahexaenoic acid DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid It is essential for proper functioning of the brain in both adults and infants DHA concentrations in breast milk range from 0 07-1 0 of total fatty acids and are influenced by the amount of fatty fish in the mother's diet In the US infant formula has been supplemented with DHA since 2001 Research suggests that DHA contributes to numerous nervous system functions such as increased visual acuity neurogenesis and synaptogenesis and lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease It is highly concentrated in the brain and eye own Thevisualmd com 2009-06-01 Docosahexaenoic acid Animated space-filling models Animations on black background |