Important
long chain omega-3 fatty acids.
DHA
is more than just part of the name of DuetDHAec.
DHA is short for docosahexaenoic acid
and is one of the important long chain omega-3 fatty
acids.
Building blocks and system regulators within
the body.
EPA or eicosapentanoeic acid is another important
long chain omega-3 fatty acid. DuetDHAec may only
contain DHA in the name, but when you take DuetDHAec
you will be getting the benefits of both DHA and
EPA. These important omega-3 fatty acids
serve as building blocks within the body.
Important for development.
Research has shown that
they’re
very important for the development and maintenance
of the brain, eyes, heart, cells and nervous system – even
for mental health - from the time we develop
in the womb, throughout childhood and adulthood, and
into our senior years .
Most common source: fish and
fish oils.
Typically,
our bodies get DHA and EPA from the food we eat. The
most common dietary source of these omega-3 long chain fatty
acids are fish and fish
oils.
Fish consumption dangers.
But before you start adding
more fish to your diet, you might want to know that
there may be high levels of mercury in certain types of
fish, and the US government has advised of the potential
dangers of fish consumption to pregnant women and
their babies .
Other kinds of omega-3 fatty acids.
There are plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids
such as certain vegetable oils and nuts. These sources
produce primarily the short chain alpha-linolenic
acid (ALA), an omega-3 that must go through a long
and difficult conversion process in the body to make
omega-3 long chain fatty acids (like DHA and EPA).
Therefore, it may be difficult to take in enough
of these fatty acids to get the benefits you need
.
The right nutritional supplement
might be the right answer.
Even a healthy
diet may not provide all the DHA and other essential
fatty acids needed, especially during pregnancy . Ask your doctor if DuetDHAec is
the answer for you and your baby.
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