DHA

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf omega-3 fatty acid
gptkbp:abbreviation docosahexaenoic acid
gptkbp:absorbedBy gptkb:small_intestine
gptkbp:affiliatedWith polyunsaturated fatty acids
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from alpha-linolenic acid
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C22H32O2
gptkbp:component cell membranes
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:algae
shellfish
fish oil
algae oil
breast milk
cold-water fatty fish
eggs (enriched)
fortified foods
krill oil
gptkbp:fullName docosahexaenoic acid
gptkbp:hasDoubleBonds 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DHA
gptkbp:importantFor eye health
cognitive function
cardiovascular health
visual acuity
anti-inflammatory processes
cardiac health
fetal development
infant development
neural development
reducing inflammation
reducing triglycerides
supporting mental health
gptkbp:isMetabolizedIn liver
gptkbp:isStoredIn adipose tissue
gptkbp:isSynthesizedBy marine microalgae
gptkbp:IUPACName (4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoic acid
gptkbp:marketedAs dietary supplement
gptkbp:meltingPoint -44°C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 328.49 g/mol
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor adults
pregnant women
infants
gptkbp:requires brain development
retinal function
gptkbp:transportation blood plasma
gptkbp:usedAs dietary supplement
gptkbp:usedIn pharmaceuticals
infant formula
functional foods
nutraceuticals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Defense_Health_Agency
gptkb:Dhaka,_Bangladesh
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5