Health Benefits of DHA

Paper Summary:

This paper reviews and discusses the health benefits of eating foods containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The paper reports that research has proven DHA to not only be essential for the functional development and growth of an infant's brain, but that it is also vital for the preservation of an adult's normal brain functioning. According to the paper, sources of DHA include fatty fish such as tuna, salmon and mackerel.

Table of Contents:
I.Introduction
Propositions Presented
II. Literature Review
Other Studies
III. Reviews Relate
Benefits Confirmed

From the Paper:

"Associated risks for eating fish include potential effects of extremely high methylmercury intake, however, chronic exposure to low levels are not solidly grounded regarding health effects. Women of childbearing age, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, need to avoid eating shark, swordfish, King mackerel and golden bass and only eat up to 12 ounces per week of other fish and shellfish. It is recommended that women of childbearing age do not eat more than 6 ounces of Albacore tuna each week."
"In practice, fish consumption, particular oily fish and shellfish, reduces CHD mortality and is noted to likely improved neurological functioning. Potential risks from dioxin, mercury and PCB contamination are outweighed by DHA's probable benefits."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Columbia, Md., firm to benefit from new DHA information.", Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD), January 13, 2005. Cooley, Mason. (1998). The Columbia World of Quotations. New York: Columbia University Press, 1996. 23 November 2006. <http://www.bartleby.com/66/16/13616.html>. "Martek Comments on FDA Announcement of Cardiovascular Qualified Health Claim for DHA.", PR Newswire, September 9, 2004.
• Horrocks, Lloyd A. and Yeo, Young K.. (1999). "Health Benefits of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)." Pharmacological Research. Vol. 40, No. 3, 1999.
• Lie, Desiree, MD, MSEd. (CME Author); Stiles, Steve (News Author). (2006). "Health Benefits of Eating Fish Outweigh Risks." Medscape Medical News. 23 November 2006. <http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/546173>.
• "Studies Show 'At Risk' Individuals Improve Lipid Profiles with Martek's Omega-3 DHA; Children With High Cholesterol and Adults With Low Levels of 'Good' Cholesterol Gain Significant Cardioprotective Benefits.", PR Newswire, November 12, 2003. "Study probes potential health benefits of DHA.", Emerging Food R&D Report, December 1, 1998. "Three Studies Show Martek's Omega-3 DHA Provides Significant Cardiovascular Health Benefit; Data Show Increases in 'Good' Cholesterol, Decreases in Triglycerides and Beneficial Shift in 'Bad' Cholesterol.", PR Newswire, November 13, 2003. "U.S. ARS: Study probes potential health benefits of DHA.", M2 Presswire, September 3, 1998.

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