DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid. It is a long-chain Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid that has been shown to have substantial health benefits to both mom and baby. It cannot be synthesized by human body itself but supplied by the food. It is also a key component of the heart. Numerous studies confirm that everyone, from infants to adults, benefits from an adequate supply of DHA. Health Benefits: - It is a major fatty acid and comprises portions of the brain and retinal tissue. It is accounting for up to 97% of the omega-3 fats in the brain and up to 93% of the omega-3 fats in the retina. - DHA is especially important for the development of our nervous system and visual abilities during the first 6 months of life. It dominates in the brain and visible development of infants, especially being required by the pregnant and milk feeding women as well as infants. DHA is present in breast milk and has been added to some infant formulas.  - Dietary DHA may reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing the level of blood triglycerides in humans. It’s also a key component of the heart and cardiovascular system, and one of the omega-3 fatty acids recommended by the American Heart Association and USDA Dietary Guidelines for good cardiovascular health. Low levels of DHA result in reduction of brain serotonin levels have been associated with ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, and depression, among other diseases, and there is mounting evidence that DHA supplementation may be effective in combating such diseases. Most of the DHA in fish and more complex organisms originates in photosynthetic and heterotrophic microalgae, and becomes increasingly concentrated in organisms as it moves up the food chain.       Docosahexaenoic acid IUPAC name   (4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoic acid Other names   cervonic acid, DHA   Identifiers CAS number   6217-54-5   Properties Molecular formula    Molar mass   328.488 g/mol   Oilgin™ DHA is DHA commercially manufactured from microalgae (Crypthecodinium cohnii). It is an all vegetable-source DHA. Be confident in knowing that Oilgin™ DHA you are taking is from a non-fish source, so you don't need to worry about the possible trace amounts of mercury, PCBs, dioxins, environmental contaminants, or other environmental concerns such as over-fishing, This is especially important for pregnant and nursing women and young children. Oilgin™ DHA should be used as a food additive, which are odorless and tasteless after processing.