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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

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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

In contrast, DHA variants did not prevent tumor growth in mice lacking ALOX15.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

These products are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, mainly eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, commonly known as EPA and DHA.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

EPA and DHA are available in several forms, including free fatty acids, ethyl esters and triglycerides.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

A few weeks later, the DHA board tried another tack.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson