DHA is one the of the lesser known omega-3 fatty acids – it also happens to be one of the most important. DHA is found in every organ of the body, and in even higher amounts in muscle tissue, the brain, retina – and even sperm. This fatty acid makes brain membranes flexible and optimizes electrical signaling, which is key for maintaining a keen memory, for optimizing concentration and focus, and preventing neurodegenerative diseases and depression.
Unlike other omega fatty acids, which you can easily obtain from diet, DHA must be created by the breakdown of the omega-3 fatty acid EPA, or consumed directly by a supplement. Therefore, the majority of us often find ourselves deficient in DHA. But don’t worry, we’ve got some advice to help you sort through your options and find the best source of DHA that’s right for your lifestyle!
High: Algae Omega Supplement by Nordic Naturals
A completely vegan, liquid-based supplement, Algae Omega is a perfect way to incorporate this healthy fat into the diet. Add it into salad dressings, grain dishes and smoothies – or even sneak it into your kids’ favorite morning cereal. It has an incredibly mild taste, making it versatile and therefore one of our top choices.
Midpoint: Premier DHA Supplement by Premier Research Labs
For those of us who cringe at the thought of a liquid supplement, this is the ideal alternative to Algae Omega. Encapsulated in gelatin capsules without toxic additives, fillers, and binders, we can be sure that all we are getting here is pure, high-quality DHA. And with none of that GMO stuff either, this supplement is a first-class ticket to a sharp brain and happy attitude.
Low: Wild Salmon
For the rest of us who prefer to stick to whole food, wild salmon is an excellent way to get our daily dose of DHA. When consumed lightly cooked or raw, these delicate fatty acids will have the best chance of remaining in tact. DHA, as well as other fatty acids, are easily damaged by heat, so paying attention to your cooking methods is key. One last tip: Choose wild salmon and avoid farm-raised salmon; this way you can be certain that you are receiving the therapeutic amounts of this wonderful fatty acid that we are all looking for.
We finally are starting to realize about gut health and everything such as wild, organic etc while at the same time A LOT of mislabeling is going on because of our shitty economy and still raising prices!!I wish I could I just eat Velveeta shells macaroni all day and be healthy!!!IT IS SO ANNOYING ALL OF the things you have to do to be truly healthy at least when it comes to our AIR(chemtrails(geoengineering), A REAL admitted conspiracy(RESEARCH it god damn it)), clean water(which is becoming harder to do even if you have distiller(might still leave some containments in)(tap water even with a Britta filter is extremely toxic to your whole body including our guts) and our food supply(even so called good organic food grown in depleted soils, is still toxic, irradiated and fumigated herbs and spices. Raw almonds which legally are still not raw thanks to our government overlords and corporations that care so much about you, (this is what 95% of the Sheeple in this country think). It is 2016 and doctors are finally realizing after billions of dollars on supposed medical research that having an optimal digestive system(95% of brain chemicals are made for optimal brain function) is the KEY to health while still not realizing that THE QUALITY in every way of the so called good foods and the state that they are in effects our digestive system as well. DOCTORS ARE SCUM!AMERICANS are SHEEPLE in so many ways and I am so sick of this crap!!HELLO, it is called common sense!!THE best air, water, (food, spices, herbs) synergistically operating with an optimal digestive system function, best sleep, best indoor air while sleeping and working, correct amount of sunshine at correct time of day WITHOUT sunscreen, and mastering of all stress(perfect balancing of)(Stress alone will kill you), and least amount(time) but MOST effective exercises = PERFECT PHYSICAL HEALTH, it is not rocket science. I know doctors, academia, and scientists know this but they are spineless scum beholden to the corporate leviathan that has destroyed our once great constitutional REPUBLIC(NOT a democracy, and please stop using the phrase homeland that Hitler used. As a veteran it is EXTREMELY offensive to me))country! This is this the U.S.A!It is disgusting that I served in the navy NOT knowing any of this! And Stop telling me thank you for my service to support corporate agendas and warmongers and START DEMANDING EVERYTHING i stated above about our health regardless of who loses money on their bottom line!!I sick and tired of how stupid Americans are! IT is really annoying that the ONLY reason that people have ANY disease, is so corporations can make endless profits at the expense of EVERYTHING else. I wonder how long this is going to last!!WAKE UP PEOPLE and stop paying for your OWN diseases!!God damn it!!!By the way I AM NOT a republican, democrat, left, right, extremist, terrorist or any of those LABELS for division amongst the people, I AM A HUMAN being with COMMON SENSE and A HEART that has BALLS NO matter what to stand up for what is right not just for Americans but for all our brothers and sisters on this ONE planet that we all must share!This is the definition of an American or a TRUE patriot not just for America but for all other countries peoples as well!!!1 million innocent Iraqis(90% of which are women and children)genocide!!I am embarrassed to call my self an American!!Grow some balls people, turn your TV off and stop believing in ANY so called EXPERT and go do YOUR OWN REAL GREAT UNBIASED research and stop being a slave and loving it!!PROUD for other reasons U.S. NAVY veteran!!p.s. Writing is not one of my strong points, but by no means does that take away from the TRUTH in any way above!!Stop being slaves and paying for your own sicknesses!! It is really annoying to me!!!