Is omega 3 fatty acid the same as DHA?

Is omega 3 fatty acid the same as DHA? Is it necessary to give my 3 year old this type of supplement if he doesn鈥檛 eat fish? (Please don鈥檛 tell me to ask the pediatrician.) thanks for your time.

Yes, it is !

By far, the best type of omega-3 fats are those found in fish. That's because the omega-3 in fish is high in two fatty acids crucial to human health, DHA and EPA.

These two fatty acids are pivotal in preventing heart disease, cancer, and many other diseases. The human brain is also highly dependent on DHA - low DHA levels have been linked to depression, schizophrenia, memory loss, and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Researchers are now also linking inadequate intake of these omega-3 fats in pregnant women to premature birth and low birth weight, and to hyperactivity in children.

So yes, unless he eats plenty of fish - give him some DHA, it will not hurt him, and may help him.

Hope this is what you were after.

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