Docosahexaenoic acid
Docosahexaenoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid that is a primary structural component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, and retina. It is given the fatty acid notation 22:6. It can be synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid or obtained... Wikipedia
Formula: C22H32O2
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Abbreviations: DHA
Beilstein Reference: 1715505
Boiling point: 446.7 °C (836.1 °F; 719.8 K)
CompTox Dashboard (EPA): DTXSID5040465
Density: 0.943 g/cm3
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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that is found along with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in cold-water fish, including tuna and salmon.
DHA is the active component in fish. Not only does fish oil reduce triglycerides in the blood and decrease thrombosis, but it also prevents cardiac arrhythmias.