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(NAPSI)-Many may be surprised to learn that certain fats are actually very good for you. Scientific evidence shows docosahexaenoic acid, a fatty acid called DHA omega-3, benefits people in several ways: DHA omega-3 is the primary building block of the brain and retina. Research shows that it’s associated with memory function, visual acuity and maintaining a positive mental state. DHA has also been linked to cerebral and eye development occurring during pregnancy and after birth. In fact, it supports brain and eye function throughout life and can affect the heart and cardiovascular system, too. The body can’t produce enough DHA on its own, so most comes from fish, red meats, animal organs and eggs, which are among the first foods eliminated by vegetarians and people concerned about fat intake. As a result, Americans have among the world’s lowest intake of DHA omega-3. While fish oil supplements are an alternative source of DHA, other products make it easier for consumers to get sufficient amounts of DHA. For example, CVS/Pharmacy, the largest drugstore chain in the U.S., with 6,300 locations, recently introduced three new Life Fitness multivitamins that include B vitamins, lutein, lycopene and a unique DHA formula called Life’sDHA, which is vegetarian and free of contaminants found in certain fish or fish oils. The entire product line is available exclusively at CVS/Pharmacy stores. Learn more at www.cvs.com. |
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