DHA For Healthy Eyes
As the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid in the eye (retina), supplementing diets with DHA Advantage omega-3:
Accounts for 97% of the omega-3 fats in the brain
Accounts for 93% of the omega-3 fats in the retina
Key component in heart tissue
Naturally found in breast milk
What the Research Shows
There is convincing evidence from numerous studies suggesting that increasing the amount of DHA omega-3 in the diet can have positive benefits on eye health and the mitigation of certain eye-related disorders.
An increase in dietary DHA omega-3 has been associated with the following benefits:
Improved development of the rod photoreceptor
Boost in visual acuity
Membrane Fluidity
Protective effects against Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), especially in women
Decreased avascular area of the retina
Increased vessel regrowth after injury
A deficiency in DHA has been associated with the following effects:
Increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Impairment of normal retinal function



