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Docosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic (DHA)Main Entry: do·co·sa·hex·a·e·no·ic acidPronunciation: d -k -s - hek-s - - n -ik- Function: noun : an omega-3 fatty acid C22H32O2 found especially in fish of cold waters -- abbreviation DHA One of the two primary fatty acids found in fish and seaweed are ECA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosapentaenoic acid), collectively known as omega-3 fats. Another onega-3 fat is Docosahexaenoic acid. They are important in the cognitive function of the brain, and are a key component of nerve cell membranes and the insulating sheath around the nerve-cell fibers that transmit signals in the brain. (See eicosapentaenoic acid (EHA) or Omega-3 Fatty Acids for more information.)
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