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      Vital organs

 

DHA is incorporated in many different types of cells in vital organs, its properties support their normal functioning. Deficiencies of DHA in vital organs is seen in certain diseases, which is thought to contribute to their progression.

 

 

overview Dha & vital organs

liver cirrhosis & dha

 ​Cirrhosis of the liver is a progressive disease characterized by the replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue, leading to impaired liver function. Cirrhotic livers become progressively depleted of DHA as this condition worsens, DHA may be protective against cirrhosis. Click here for topic overview

dha & non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

The impairment of liver function seen in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has a multitude of harmful effects. Excessive generation of fat by the liver is thought to underlie this disease. Omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA have been shown to counter excessive novel generation of fat by the liver. Click here for topic overview