Docosahexaenoic acid, which is known as DHA, is an omega-3 fatty acid that is important for the development of the foetal brain, and motor skills and visual acuity in children. DHA is also available in some vegetarian sources like walnuts, flaxseeds, soybeans, and canola oil. After birth, the baby's omega-3 status depends on his or her mother's DHA status, breastfeeding and/or formula feeding, and his/her ability to process and use lipids. #DoctorTalks #DrDhanasekhar #Pediatrician #ThursdayThoug

Your omega 3 fatty acid sources Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat that your body needs to function properly. They are referred to as "essential" because your body can't produce them on its own, so you must get them from your diet [1]. There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids: * Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA): This is the most common type of omega-3 fatty acid. It is found in plant-based foods such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, walnuts, and soybean oil [1]. [Image of Chia see