DHA and ARA are a moderately “new” addition to some formulas, the FDA having approved its use in 2002. DHA is docosahexaenoic acid and ARA is arachidonic acid. Both are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Your body can make them naturally, but they are also found in certain foods such as fish oil. They are also found in human breast milk which is why formula companies are so interested in adding them to their formulas. I assumed that if it was in breast milk, it must be good for the baby and that everyone would want to run out and buy … Continue reading →