The Importance of Marine Omega-3s for Brain Development and the Prevention and Treatment of Behavior, Mood, and Other Brain Disorders

Most of the global population is deficient in long-chain marine omega-3s. In particular, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid, is important for brain and eye development. Additionally, DHA plays a significant role in mental health throughout early childhood and even into adult...

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Main Authors: James J. DiNicolantonio, James H. O’Keefe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/8/2333