This is well above the recommended 200 mg dose.
What Is DHA?
Omega-3 fatty acids are known as healthy fats and play important roles in human health.
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DHA plays a significant role in overall health.
Specific to pregnancy, this fatty acid can help support a fetuss brain and eye development in the uterus.
Rather, they contain ALA, a fatty acid that does not offer the same benefit to the fetus.
DHA levels are not routinely evaluated.
These results were published in the journalEClinicalMedicinein May.
We know that molecules that resolve inflammation are formed from DHA, Carlson adds.
What Can You Do Beyond Supplementing With DHA?
But there are some steps it’s possible for you to take to reduce your risk.
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