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I'm wondering why the levels of DHA in European women's milk -- higher than
US, lower than Japanese -- is defined as the appropriate amount. You *can*
get too much DHA. That is to say, it can be toxic in high doses, at least
that's what I was told by a doctor, who warned me against giving my children
more than one dose a day.
For those of you who aren't thrilled with the idea of getting DHA from
genetically-engineered algae (Martek's product), you can also buy DHA
derived from tuna fish eye socket oil. It comes in little capsules,
fished-shaped for kids (!), and is made by ISHII Enterprises Group, Inc.,
Pasadena, CA 91107. It is marketed under the names of Einstein (for adults)
and Einstein Jr. (for kids).
DHA derived from tuna fish is a common additive to many different foods in
Japan, including lots of foods marketed to children and to pregnant and
nursing mothers. This may be one reason the Japanese mothers have such high
levels in their breast milk.
Katherine A. Dettwyler, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anthropology and Nutrition
Texas A&M University
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