DHA - key properties and optimum requirement

What is DHA and what are its natural sources?

The abbreviation DHA refers to a substance that belongs to the group of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are commonly referred to as omega-3 fatty acids. This compound has an exogenous character - this means that, like, for example, BCAAs, it is not produced in the body and must be derived from the daily diet. The diet should be varied in terms of the products consumed, which should be processed as little as possible.

Where to get docosahexaenoic acid from? According to experts, the highest DHA content is found primarily in marine algae and seaweed. What is more, fish that eat algae prove to be equally good sources. Marine fish species (e.g. cod, shark, herring) and the oil extracted from them (whose concentrate is commonly referred to as fish oil) contain equally high levels of DHA - that is why the Mediterranean diet and regular consumption of fish is recommended to maintain proper condition of the lipid metabolism.

Are the properties of DHA beneficial to health?

It has been known for some time now that the omega-3 fatty acids are one of the essential elements of a varied diet. The best proof is the properties of polyunsaturated fatty compounds, which affect the condition and functioning of the body, cover a number of different aspects. In the case of DHA , its real impact of the cardiovascular system comes to the forefront - experts confirm that maintaining an optimal level of this component in the daily diet is extremely valuable for the proper functioning of the heart.¹

In addition, docosahexaenoic acid has an impact on a number of other and equally important aspects of normal health. Regular DHA supplementation can help to maintain normal vision and also² supports an optimal brain function.³

How high is the daily DHA requirement?

The current views of many experts and the current state of knowledge indicate that the daily requirement for docosahexaenoic acid in adults should be about 250 mg of the active substance. This amount may be optimal for the DHA to provide beneficial effects in the body. Nevertheless, people who avoid eating fish in their daily diet may increase the dosage up to 600 mg per day.

The Olimp Sport Nutrition brand offers the Gold Omega-3 Sport Edition - soft gel capsules enriching your daily diet with 1000 mg of high-quality fish oil, which is characterized by as much as 65% content of omega-3 acids (of which 22% is concentrated DHA !). The product prepared by the Olimp Laboratories pharmaceutical company, in the production of which raw materials tested for microbiological purity were used, was designed for all proponents of a varied diet. It is a great solution for people who avoid fish in their daily diet and at the same time want to take care of optimal intake of polyunsaturated omega-3.

¹ The beneficial effect occurs when 250 mg of EPA and DHA are consumed daily
² The beneficial effect occurs when 250 mg of DHA is consumed daily
³ The beneficial effect occurs when 250 mg of DHA is consumed daily.