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Omega-3 for your Brain: DHA and EPA for Brain Health | Brain and Focus Month

Your brain is composed of roughly 60% fat—a significant portion of which is DHA, a specific omega-3 fatty acid. DHA is a direct building block of cell membranes in the brain, especially in the synapses where nerve cells communicate with each other. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function (with a daily intake of 250 mg DHA). In this article: what DHA and EPA are, how much you need, and which source—fish oil, cod liver oil, or algae—is right for you.