How is DHA produced industrially?

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Topic
DHA is primarily obtained from glycerol, a major byproduct of biodiesel production. The industrial production of DHA is crucial for its various applications.
Answer
Industrially, DHA is produced through microbial fermentation of glycerol. Other methods include chemical oxidation and electrooxidation, though microbial fermentation is the only industrial-scale route currently used.
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