What the difference?

Q: Can you tell me what the difference is between DHA and DHEA?

Dr. Wright: DHA is short for docosahexaenoic acid. It's one of the omega-3 fatty acids and is made in the body from the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid. DHA (and other omega-3 fatty acids) help reduce inflammation throughout the body. I typically recommend 2,000-3,000 milligrams of DHA along with 1 tablespoonful of cod liver oil and 400 I.U. of vitamin E each day.

DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands and can be converted to estrogen and testosterone in the body. Levels of DHEA are highest when we're 25-30, then they decline at a rate of about 1-2 percent per year after that. So in many cases, supplementing with additional DHEA to make up for that loss can help with a number of symptoms associated with general aging -- especially those that come along with declining estrogen and testosterone levels.

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