The Importance of DHA Beyond Infancy

DHA is important for healthy growth and development during the early stages of life when the brain, eyes and nervous system are growing and developing at a rate unlike any other time in the human lifecycle.

Certain studies (some, but not all) have shown that young children who receive DHA supplementation exhibit a range of advantages over those who did not receive DHA supplementation, including improved vision. One study showed that older children with high cholesterol levels who supplemented with DHA experienced improved blood vessel function.