Docosahexaenoic acid, which is known as DHA, is an omega-3 fatty acid that is important for the development of the foetal brain, and motor skills and visual acuity in children. DHA is also available in some vegetarian sources like walnuts, flaxseeds, soybeans, and canola oil. After birth, the baby's omega-3 status depends on his or her mother's DHA status, breastfeeding and/or formula feeding, and his/her ability to process and use lipids. #DoctorTalks #DrDhanasekhar #Pediatrician #ThursdayThoug

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Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), found in plant sources like flaxseeds and walnuts, is often marketed as a plant-based alternative to the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish. However, the biochemical reality tells a different story. ALA must be converted into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and subsequently into docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to provide the same neurological and anti-inflammatory benefits as marine-derived omega-3s. But this conversion process is strikingly inefficient—typically les