docosahexaenoic acid

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A scientist holds a vial of docosahexaenoic acid in a laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An omega-3 fatty acid with 22 carbon atoms: A specific type of long-chain, polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) characterized by a chain of 22 carbon atoms and six double bonds. It is an essential nutrient.
   • A fatty acid found in fish: A primary dietary source of this compound is marine life, particularly fatty fish like tuna and bluefish.

Usage

• General Context: Used in scientific, nutritional, and medical contexts to refer to a specific nutrient.
• Common Collocations: "source of docosahexaenoic acid", "docosahexaenoic acid content", "supplement containing docosahexaenoic acid".

Examples

• Noun:
  • Docosahexaenoic acid is crucial for brain development in infants.
  • Salmon is rich in docosahexaenoic acid.
  • The study examined the effects of dietary docosahexaenoic acid on heart health.

Advanced Usage

• "DHA": This is the standard and most common abbreviation for docosahexaenoic acid.
  • Many infant formulas are now fortified with DHA.

Variants and Related Words

• Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): Another important long-chain omega-3 fatty acid, often mentioned alongside DHA.
  • Fish oil supplements typically contain both EPA and DHA.
• Omega-3 fatty acids: The broader category of essential fatty acids to which docosahexaenoic acid belongs.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid, have anti-inflammatory properties.

Synonyms

• DHA: The universally accepted abbreviation and synonym.
• Cervonic acid: A less common alternative scientific name.

Related Phrases

• "DHA supplementation": The act of adding DHA to one's diet through supplements.
  • DHA supplementation is recommended during pregnancy.
• "Marine-derived omega-3s": A phrase often used to describe DHA and EPA from fish and algae sources.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an omega-3 fatty acid with 22 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)