Recently it has been discovered that the Omega-3 fats are necessary for the complete development of the human brain during pregnancy and the first two years of life.

According to research at the University of Bristol, the amount of fatty acids in the brain varies between healthy people and those with Alzheimer's Disease These findings, published in the journal Neurochemical Research, will help researchers understand what's happening in the brain during the disease.

Supplementing infant formula with an essential fatty acid may boost babies 'brain power!

DHA is found in breast milk, and is thought to play a role in brain development. Researchers at the University of Texas South Western Medical Center compared babies given either traditional formula or formula supplemented with a high dose of DHA.

For many years, pet owners have given fatty acids to their dogs and cats to change a dull, dry coat into a more glossy one. More recently veterinarians have found that fatty acids play important roles in other areas of skin and coat health such as allergies, the control of inflammation, and the function of other body organs in dogs and cats.

What are fatty acids?

Fatty acids are specific types of polyunsaturated fats.

DHA is one of the omega-3 essential fatty acids, the good fats that can protect your eyes, brain and heart, and found in fish oil and algae.

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Does your pet’s skin and coat look shiny and healthy?
If not, this could indicate the need for more fatty acids to be in your dog’s diet.