Docosahexaenoic Acid

Overview

Docosahexaenoic Acid is a non-essential Omega-3 Fatty Acid which can be synthesized within the body or obtained from the diet. DHA normally comprises 2.1% to 7.5% of total fasting Red Blood Cell Fatty Acids.

 Docosahexaenoic Acid - Health Benefits

Enzymes

 DHA may stimulate the activity of Choline Acetylase.  ^[1]

Growth Factors

 DHA may increase levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in the Hippocampus.  ^[2]

 DHA may increase the production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in the Hippocampus.  ^[3]

Hormones

 DHA may increase Adiponectin levels.  ^[4]

Lipids

 DHA comprises approximately 30% of the Fatty Acids of the Phosphatidylserine content of the Brain.  ^[5]

Minerals

 DHA may enhance the absorption of Calcium, may reduce urinary Calcium excretion, and may increase bone Calcium content.  ^[6]

Neurotransmitters

 DHA may increase Brain Acetylcholine levels.  ^[7]

 DHA may increase Brain Dopamine levels.  ^[8]

Patented Medicines

 DHA may enhance the ability of some Anti-Cancer Medicinal Drugs ) to destroy Cancer cells, including:

 Cisplatin  ^[9]

 Doxorubicin  ^[10]

Proteins

 DHA may increase the body’s production/activity of Uncoupling Protein 3.  ^[11]

Amino Acids

 DHA may protect the Neurons of the Hippocampus from the toxic effects of excessive Glutamic Acid.  ^[12]

 DHA may lower elevated Homocysteine levels.  ^[13]

Enzymes

 DHA inhibits CYP3A4 (the effect of this inhibition is that the Drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 have increased bioavailability).  ^[14]

 DHA may reduce the activity of HMG-CoA Reductase.  ^[15]

Hormones

 DHA may inhibit the production of Aldosterone.  ^[16]

 DHA may inhibit the excessive production/release of Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone.  ^[17]

Immune System Chemicals

 DHA may inhibit the production of excessive amounts of Interleukin 1 (Interleukin 1b form).  ^[18]

 DHA may inhibit the production of excessive amounts of Interleukin 6.  ^[19]