Are you asking: what is DHA used for? There are many people asking the same question too; however before I answer that, let’s first see what dha really is.

DHA which is an abbreviation of Docosahexaenoic acid and it is the most important component of omega 3; the others are EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DPA (Docosapentaenoic acid). Studies show that the many benefits of omega3 are basically derived form dha and epa; however, dha is more important because it can be turned into epa by your body if the need arises but the reverse is impossible.

what is DHA used for?

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Congratulations on your pregnancy! What an exciting, special time of waiting for that new little one to arrive. I’m sure you are doing all you can to have a healthy, full-term baby by seeing your doctor regularly, getting plenty of fresh air and exercise, and taking your pre-natal vitamins. Doctors and scientists alike are now advising that you should add a supplement of fish oil during pregnancy along with your pre-natal vitamins.

Prenatal vitamins do not contain the omega 3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) which is so vital for your baby’s brain development, retina formation, and nourishment of the nervous system to name a few. Fish oil contains the omega 3 fatty acid DHA along with other essential fatty acids that aid in good health. The placenta utilizes DHA during fetal development, with DHA making up 50% of the retinal structure and 30% of the brain.

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One medication that has just received a great deal of attention lately is fish oil and its ability to prevent Postpartum Depression. But what is Postpartum Depression? Postpartum depression or PPD is also known as postnatal depression. This is a form of a clinical depression which may have an effect on women after she gives birth, and at times, also men are affected by this.

Postpartum depression happens in women after they give birth, usually in the first few months after giving birth. Warning signs include sadness, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, appetite changes, crying parts, insomnia and reduced libido. This condition is resplendently familiar.

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Pregnancy is the best time to take care of yourself. After all, you’re no longer in charge of one person but two.

That’s why you have to those supplements that can help you nourish your baby even when he or she is still inside your womb. You may want to learn then about the relationship between fish oil and pregnancy.

Why Is Fish Oil Important

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If you have never considered the idea the use of fish oil supplements during pregnancy to be all that important, then you could be shortchanging your unborn child.  It has been proven over the years that an abundance of omega fatty acids must be present in both the mother and the child in order for maximum cognitive development to take place.

Scientific studies have proven the benefits that infants and even unborn fetuses receive from exposure to an ample supply of omega fatty acids.  Children that have received omega fatty acid supplementation through the mother since the all important third trimester best other children their age in contests of mental skill, and in physical competitions involving hand and eye coordination.

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I want to talk to you for a minute about fish oil brain benefits, because a lot of people are still in the dark about how much good supplementing the diet with omega 3 fatty acids can do.  The human brain is the richest source of fatty acids in the body, and a steady intake of DHA omega 3 fatty acids is necessary in order to keep the brain functioning properly.  Omega fatty acids are essential to sound mental health.

Of course, DHA and EPA omega fatty acids play a role in the treatment and prevention of many other problems as well.  While the focus of this article is going to be about the way fatty acids affect everything from moods to prenatal cognitive development, you should also be aware of the preventative effects of omega 3 fatty acids when it comes to cardiovascular disease and other inflammatory ailments, including certain types of cancer.

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Yes, there are some surprising benefits of fish oil that you might not even know about. The more studies conducted on it, the more amazing and unexpected results come about. You might be aware of some of the benefits, like lower inflammation, better cardiovascular health, etc. Below are some of the surprising benefits of fish oil that you might not have heard about before.

Depression and Anxiety

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Sure, you might have heard through the grapevine that fish oil is a revolutionary way to improve your health––but have you heard all of the surprising benefits of it? Unless you’ve deliberately studied it and all of its many positive effects, you’re sure to be caught by surprise by some of these truly amazing benefits that fish oil provides people just like you.

Depression and Anxiety

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Normal fetal development depends on many things. But, Mom’s nutritional intake is of utmost importance. Prenatal vitamins are always recommended, particularly those that are rich in folate, vitamin C and other important nutrients. In recent years, doctors have begun recommending omega-3 supplements, too.

Omega-3s are long-chained polyunsaturated fatty acids found primarily in fish and fish oils. Pregnant women are cautioned to consume no more than two servings of fish per week, because of the risk of mercury contamination. Mercury intake during pregnancy leads to numerous birth defects and can cause miscarriage.

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What if I told you that the growth and development of a child starts not on the first cry but during pregnancy. Pregnant women should start to take care of their children starting from the womb, when the fetus is still few weeks old, since the brain develops during this time. And surprisingly, the best way to make sure the baby will grow healthy is to have a steady intake of fish oil capsules during the entire pregnancy.

For a fetus brain to develop fully, it requires constant supply of DHA Omega 3 Fatty Acids. And since DHA Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid (meaning the body cannot produce it on its own,) you will need an external source to supply the need for it. Fetus, of course depends on the nutrition of the mother. Whatever the mother eats, or takes, goes straight to the fetus via the umbilical cord. Yes, it is not only the food that goes to fetus, but also everything the mother takes including supplements and drugs (and sadly sometimes, even toxic substances). So bottom line is, to have a good foundation for the brain development of your child, include fish oil capsules which contain DHA Omega 3 Fatty Acids in your endless list of maternal supplements.

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