The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) already supports the assertion that omega-3 in the form of ALA aids cognitive and eye function and may soon be extending this designation to DHA. Products will be able to make this claim on their packaging.
Source: nutraingredients
DHA has been documented to help those who suffer from retinitis pigmentosa.
Omega-3 Delivery
Spanish researchers have developed a new way to deliver omega-3 nutrients in more stable capsule form. The new process uses “electrosprayed zein encapsulation.” It promises to keep omega-3 fatty acid DHA from oxidizing too quickly, a process that leads to foul odors, tastes, and a break down of the beneficial properties. The traditional animal derived gelatin capsules could be replaced with zein, a type of protein found in maize.
Source: Journal of Food Science
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