Docosahexaenoic Acid - Hypothesized Role in Human Evolution

Hypothesized Role in Human Evolution

An abundance of DHA in seafood has been suggested as being helpful in the development of a large brain, though other researchers claim a terrestrial diet could also have provided the necessary DHA.

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