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January 2016 PMID 26742060

DHA Effects in Brain Development and Function.

Lotte Lauritzen, Paolo Brambilla, Alessandra Mazzocchi, Laurine B S Harsløf, Valentina Ciappolino, Carlo Agostoni

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Peak: 4 in Dec 2021
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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a consensus on DHA’s importance, with examples such as advice to eat seafood or take cod liver oil, and mentions of omega-3s as 'building blocks for the brain' and potential benefits for memory and mood. The tone mixes scientific interest with practical guidance, emphasizing DHA’s role in early and ongoing brain health.

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Most discussions highlight the importance of DHA for brain development, echoing the publication's focus on nutritional impact.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, engaging with specific topics like omega-3s, fish intake, and supplements.

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Participants reference practical health advice and scientific findings, indicating a thoughtful level of interaction.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on dietary choices and supplementation suggests users see DHA as a meaningful factor in health and development.

Abstract in brief

  • DHA is a key component of brain cell membranes, especially in the central nervous system, and its accumulation is highest during late pregnancy and early childhood when brain development is rapid.
  • Since the body doesn’t produce much DHA on its own, eating enough DHA (from foods like fish or supplements) might help support optimal brain development, including visual and cognitive functions.
  • Research suggests DHA not only supports early brain growth but may also influence brain health later in life, potentially affecting aging, cognitive decline, and mental health, with some effects varying based on gender and genetic factors.]
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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

Dads: Make sure your kids are eating Seafood. If they don't eat seafood, supplement with Cod Liver Oil. 'Since the endogenous formation of DHA seems to be relatively low, DHA intake may contribute to optimal conditions for brain development.' https://t.co/tffHQZfeyJ

Dec 21, 2021 · 13 likes · 6 shares · 13,333 followers View post →
ALVARO
@alvarocampo7 · X

DHA Effects in Brain Development and Function https://t.co/ZKewy6jjbl #mdpinutrients a través de @Nutrients_MDPI Efectos del DHA en el desarrollo y la función del cerebro

Oct 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 347 followers View post →
Richard Huntsman
@DrRichHuntsman · X

3. Fish Fish is high in omega 3’s. Specifically EPA and DHA. These fatty acids are building blocks for the brain. Omega 3’s have been shown to help improve memory, mood, as well as helping fight off cognitive decline. Fish are also high in vitamin D. https://t.co/NhOgpw4Lkl

Jun 23, 2022 · 1 like · 41,390 followers View post →
Dialoguemos INFO
@DialoguemosINFO · X

RT @alvarocampo7: DHA Effects in Brain Development and Function https://t.co/ZKewy6jjbl #mdpinutrients a través de @Nutrients_MDPI Efectos…

Oct 25, 2022 · 3 shares · 175,175 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @ResilientDad: Dads: Make sure your kids are eating Seafood. If they don't eat seafood, supplement with Cod Liver Oil. 'Since the endo…

Jul 11, 2023 · 6 shares · 13,333 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @ResilientDad: Dads: Make sure your kids are eating Seafood. If they don't eat seafood, supplement with Cod Liver Oil. 'Since the endo…

Aug 19, 2022 · 6 shares · 13,333 followers View post →

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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @ResilientDad: Dads: Make sure your kids are eating Seafood. If they don't eat seafood, supplement with Cod Liver Oil. 'Since the endo…

Jul 11, 2023 · 6 shares · 13,333 followers View post →
Nutrients MDPI
@Nutrients_MDPI · X

RT @alvarocampo7: DHA Effects in Brain Development and Function https://t.co/ZKewy6jjbl #mdpinutrients a través de @Nutrients_MDPI Efectos…

Oct 25, 2022 · 3 shares · 11,324 followers View post →
Dialoguemos INFO
@DialoguemosINFO · X

RT @alvarocampo7: DHA Effects in Brain Development and Function https://t.co/ZKewy6jjbl #mdpinutrients a través de @Nutrients_MDPI Efectos…

Oct 25, 2022 · 3 shares · 175,175 followers View post →
ALVARO
@alvarocampo7 · X

RT @alvarocampo7: DHA Effects in Brain Development and Function https://t.co/ZKewy6jjbl #mdpinutrients a través de @Nutrients_MDPI Efectos…

Oct 25, 2022 · 3 shares · 347 followers View post →
ALVARO
@alvarocampo7 · X

DHA Effects in Brain Development and Function https://t.co/ZKewy6jjbl #mdpinutrients a través de @Nutrients_MDPI Efectos del DHA en el desarrollo y la función del cerebro

Oct 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 347 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @ResilientDad: Dads: Make sure your kids are eating Seafood. If they don't eat seafood, supplement with Cod Liver Oil. 'Since the endo…

Aug 19, 2022 · 6 shares · 13,333 followers View post →
Richard Huntsman
@DrRichHuntsman · X

3. Fish Fish is high in omega 3’s. Specifically EPA and DHA. These fatty acids are building blocks for the brain. Omega 3’s have been shown to help improve memory, mood, as well as helping fight off cognitive decline. Fish are also high in vitamin D. https://t.co/NhOgpw4Lkl

Jun 23, 2022 · 1 like · 41,390 followers View post →
Trae
@TisGalaxy · X

RT @ResilientDad: Dads: Make sure your kids are eating Seafood. If they don't eat seafood, supplement with Cod Liver Oil. 'Since the endo…

Dec 21, 2021 · 6 shares · 278 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @ResilientDad: Dads: Make sure your kids are eating Seafood. If they don't eat seafood, supplement with Cod Liver Oil. 'Since the endo…

Dec 21, 2021 · 6 shares · 13,333 followers View post →
Dragos
@Dragos23200112 · X

RT @ResilientDad: Dads: Make sure your kids are eating Seafood. If they don't eat seafood, supplement with Cod Liver Oil. 'Since the endo…

Dec 21, 2021 · 6 shares · 4 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

Dads: Make sure your kids are eating Seafood. If they don't eat seafood, supplement with Cod Liver Oil. 'Since the endogenous formation of DHA seems to be relatively low, DHA intake may contribute to optimal conditions for brain development.' https://t.co/tffHQZfeyJ

Dec 21, 2021 · 13 likes · 6 shares · 13,333 followers View post →