docosahexaenoic acid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of docosahexaenoic acid
see origin at docosanoic, hexa-
Example Sentences
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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
In addition to dietary supplements, omega 3 PUFA, such as docosahexaenoic acid, are found in cold-water fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel and in some nuts, seeds and plant oils.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2023
Diet and the evolution of the brain Fish and no chips The wonders of docosahexaenoic acid TO PIN one big evolutionary shift on a particular molecule is ambitious.
From Economist ● May 27, 2010
One of the omega-3s, docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is the main constituent of cell membranes in the brain.
From Time Magazine Archive
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