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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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Over 12 weeks, the fish oil groups had dose related increases in serum EPA and DHA.

From Science Daily May 31, 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

U.S. standards call for higher iron levels to prevent deficiency, while the European Union requires more DHA, a nutrient that isn’t mandated by the FDA but can be found in most U.S. formulas.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

With faith in Operation Breakthrough, a hundred residents formed a new organization—the Tenants’ Club—to handle grievances with the DHA.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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