Mothers to be need a larger intake of DHA because the fetus needs it for brain development and also, part of this DHA needs to go to the retina of the eyes. This Omega 3 is needed for overall health.
The mother will need to take extra so she has enough left after the baby has gotten its share. A new mother with not enough DHA in her system may develop post partum depression.
A new study of mothers and newborn babies has determined that if 8% of the calories they take in as fat consists of DHA there will be enough for both, mother and child.

Did you know that DHA may lower the risk of developing age related Macular Degeneration? A recent study has shown that people who have a high intake of DHA reduce the risk of developing Macular Degeneration by 38%. This proves how important DHA is for eye health.

We have all seen the headlines, lately, telling us how young athletes are dying while competing. How does that happen? They apparently have developed a heart problem which is more commonly experienced by older Americans,
We have a valve, called the aortic valve. This valve controls the amount of blood that will leave the heart, into the aorta and then flows through the body. The problem seems to be an inflammation in that valve. It will narrow the valve and it will stop functioning.
DHA is very anti inflammatory. Maybe athletes should make sure they get enough of this fatty acid. Maybe they should consider taking a good quality fish oil.

Many people are concerned about developing Alzheimer disease. Or they worry about a parent, or a spouse developing it.
What is the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease? You need to have an ApoE4 gene that is active. It’s a “bad” gene.It will attach itself to cell receptors. ?These receptors are on the surface of the brain cells. Thes receptors will start acting like Velcro. They will attract amyloidal beta protein, and this, in turn will form the braintangles of Alzheimer’s.
It has been shown by recent research that taking DHA can prevent this problem by offsetting this genetic weakness

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