The Relationship of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) with Learning and Behavior in Healthy Children: A Review
Childhood is a period of brain growth and maturation. The long chain omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is a major lipid in the brain recognized as essential for normal brain function. In animals, low brain DHA results in impaired learning and behavior. In infants, DHA is important for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-07-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/7/2777 |