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Page 18 The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Spring 2020 Since 1911 • Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals WHAT DOES DHA SUPPORT? WHAT DOES EPA SUPPORT? Brain health Improved mood Eye cells Focus and learning Central nervous system Heart health and longevity Fertility and reproduction Joint health and ATHLETES BENEFIT FROM DHA Given what we’ve learned about DHA and brain health, the evidence emerging that healthy DHA levels are crucial for optimal brain health and restoration, especially among athletes who play contact sports, is no surprise. 12 • A recent study showed that young adult athletes with more playing time and more physical contact had a need for DHA. 13 DHA SUPPORTS HEALTHY REPRODUCTION IN WOMEN AND MEN In the womb, infants require DHA for their brain, eyes, and nerves to develop normally. Infants are completely dependent on the mom to supply DHA. Hence, pregnant women around the world are advised to consume DHA (recommendations range from 200 – 900 mg/day). 14,15,16 Healthy DHA levels are also important for men. Newer research shows that DHA is needed for normal sperm motility, quality, and function. 17,18 PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACT TO KNOW ABOUT DHA IS: Humans cannot produce the optimal amount of DHA we need, even from the plant omega-3 form, ALA. The most and practical way to consume DHA is directly from foods, such as salmon and tuna or oil supplements. Most Americans do not consume enough DHA for optimal health. BY GRETCHEN VANNICE, MS, RDN © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED About the author: Gretchen Vannice has a Master’s degree in Nutrition Science and is a registered dietitian nutritionist. She specializes in omega-3 research and natural health. She is the head of Global Nutrition Education for Wiley’s Finest. Gretchen has authored several publications, including the national position paper on dietary fats for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a consumer guide, Making Sense of Omega-3s: The Good Fats . Disclaimer: Written by a nutritional expert, this information is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical advice. Mind Matters: Brain health and Mental health are not the same. DHA is critical for brain health while EPA is key for mental health. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. REFERENCES 1 Lauritzen L, et al. Prog Lipid Res. 2001;40:1-94. 2 Weiser MJ, et al. Nutrients 2016; 8:59-99. 3 Yurko-Mauro K, et al. Alz & Dem 2010: 1-9. 4 Eskelinen MH, et al. Int. J. Geriatr. Psych 2008;23:741-747. 5 Muldoon MF, et al. J. Nutr. 2010. doi: 10.3945/jn.109.119578. 6 Soderberg M, et al. Lipids. 1991;26(6):421-425. 7 Abubakari AR, et al. Intl. J. Gen. Med. 2014:7;463-473. 8 González S, et al. Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. 2010;61:217-225. 9 Garcia-Layana A, et al. Nutrients 2013;5:543-551. 10 Sun GY, et al. PLEFA 2018; 136:3-13. 11 Guesdon W, et al. J. Nutr. Biochem. 2018;53:72-80. 12 Wu A, et al. Neuro Neural Repair. 2014;28:75-84. 13 Oliver JM, et al. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2016;48(6): 974-982. 14 Fats and fatty acids in human nutrition: FAO 2010;91:1-166. 15 Hibbeln JR, David JM. PLEFA 2009;81(2-3):179-186. 16 Koletzko B, et al. Br J Nutr, 2007;1-5. 17 Esmaeili V, et al. Andrology 2015;3:450-461. 18 Aksoy Y, et al. PLEFA 2006;75:75-79.