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DHA and muscle
DHA plays a supporting role in muscle. DHA is the primary structural omega-3 in the brain (~97% of brain omega-3s) and retina (~93% of retinal omega-3s). Critical during pregnancy for fetal brain development — minimum 200-300mg DHA recommended.
What dose to look for
Clinical studies typically use 250–1000 mg of dha. 250mg minimum for vision/brain maintenance; 500-1000mg for cognitive outcomes. Supplements that fall short of this threshold are unlikely to match what clinical trials achieved.
What the research says
The clinical evidence for dha in muscle is strong. DHA constitutes ~97% of brain omega-3s. RCTs confirm benefits for cognitive function, visual acuity, and fetal neurodevelopment. Learn more