Phospholipids: A Hidden Superpower for Your Health

While the DHA in most fish oil supplements cannot reach the retina, where DHA concentrates, the substances in this superfood cross into the retina from the bloodstream.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Unlike krill oil — a superior source of omega-3 fats — fish oil lacks phospholipids, which increase omega-3 fat absorption and provide other benefits

• A new lysophospholipid form of DHA shows promise for preventing the visual decline that often occurs alongside chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes

• While the DHA in most fish oil s…