FISH, FISH OIL AND DHA IN BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION

Abstract

From the early time,fish has been thought to be“brain food”in cultures around the world.Generations of children were raised on a daily spoonful of cod liver oil,because smart parents had a general sense that it was “good for you.”Recent research has proved this traditional wisdom.One of the most important components in fish oil from fish is DHA.Today,the scientific community has come to recognize that important compounds contained in fish oils have profound benefits for human brain health, development, and behavior. One of the major building blocks of the brain, the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is critical for brain development function and optimal brain health at all ages of life. Researchers are now finding that DHA provides brain-boosting benefits in infants and aging adults. Better mind gives better life. So the objective of the paper is to review and discuss the effects of DHA on brain development and function with enhancement of performance and reduction of neuro-diseases.