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The potential role of DHA in athletic performance is described in the entry on omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A lengthy chain omega-3 fatty acid primarily present in oily fish is essential for the development of the brain and the retina of the eye.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An omega-3 fatty acid that is a primary structural component of the brain. Along-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (C22:6 \u03c93). Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain (22 carbons) omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found primarily in fish oil. DHA is highly unsaturated with six double bonds. 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