Docosahexaenoic Acid and Cognition throughout the Lifespan
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the predominant omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) found in the brain and can affect neurological function by modulating signal transduction pathways, neurotransmission, neurogenesis, myelination, membrane receptor function, synaptic plasticity, neuroinflam...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-02-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/2/99 |