Abstract
The polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) of the most important omega-3 family are linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA occurs in high concentrations in the brain and plays an important role in the development and function of the nervous system. Diets with sources rich in DHA, such as fish oil, contribute to the increased deposition of this f…