13 docs tagged with "DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)"

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DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)

Accounts for ~10–15% of total brain fatty acids, 20–30% of neuronal phospholipids (PE, PS), and >90% of brain omega-3 PUFA; critical for membrane fluidity, synaptic vesicle fusion, neurodevelopment

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Algal Oil

Vegetarian source of preformed DHA from cultivated microalgae

Cockles

Bivalve shellfish providing B12, iron, zinc, selenium, and marine taurine

Herring

Oily fish rich in EPA/DHA omega-3s

Lumpfish Roe

Salted lumpfish caviar — budget-friendly; high salt; lower omega-3 than salmonid roe

Mackerel

Oily fish rich in EPA/DHA, CoQ10, taurine, and vitamin D

Mussels

Nutrient-dense bivalve providing phospholipid-bound omega-3s; accepted by some vegans (ostroveganism)

Oysters

Highest zinc content among common foods; unique source of phospholipid-bound omega-3s; accepted by some vegans (ostroveganism)

Salmon

Oily fish rich in EPA/DHA, protein, and B vitamins

Salmon Roe

Premium salmon (ikura) eggs — phospholipid-bound EPA/DHA and choline

Sardines

Small oily fish rich in EPA/DHA, CoQ10, and calcium

Trout Roe

Rainbow trout eggs — phospholipid omega-3s; typically mid-tier vs salmon ikura

Tuna

Fish providing omega-3, niacin, selenium, and complete protein