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DHA

American  
Biochemistry.
  1. docosahexaenoic acid: an omega-3 fatty acid present in fish oils.


DHA British  

abbreviation

  1. District Health Authority

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Although DHA reached the brain, that did not translate into measurable cognitive benefits.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

The ELOVL2 gene plays a central role in producing both VLC-PUFAs and DHA, making it a key factor in how the eye ages.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Other studies have also raised questions about whether DHA alone can slow the progression of AMD.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

The supplement contained the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are naturally found in fish oil.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

The tenants were convinced that if they talked with the community organizer, the executive director of the DHA, stern Carvie Oldham, would evict them.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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