The role of DHA

The human body needs a lot of nutrients, and it is necessary to supplement them comprehensively, so that it will be of great help to the development of the human body in all aspects. Different foods contain different nutrients, so when eating food, it is also necessary to arrange it reasonably, so that it will be of great help to the absorption of nutrients by the human body. So what is the role of DHA?

Many people are not very clear about the role of DHA, so when choosing it, you should be careful not to do it casually. You should first understand it, so that when you choose it, you will know how to deal with it when it appears in the human body.

Functions of DHA:

Affects fetal brain development

During pregnancy, DHA can optimize the composition of phospholipids in the pyramidal cells of the fetal brain. Especially after the fetus is 5 months old, if the fetus's hearing, vision, and touch are artificially stimulated, it will cause the neurons in the sensory center of the fetal cerebral cortex to grow more dendrites, which requires the mother to supply the fetus with more DHA at the same time.

Retinal photoreceptor cell maturation vs. promoting retinal photoreceptor cell maturation

DHA not only has an important influence on fetal brain development, but also plays an important role in the maturation of retinal photoreceptor cells. Pregnant women can increase their α-linolenic acid levels by consuming foods rich in α-linolenic acid during pregnancy, using the α-linolenic acid in the maternal blood to synthesize DHA, which is then transported to the fetal brain and retina to improve the maturity of the nerve cells there.

Promote the development of brain cells

In the cerebral cortex, DHA is the main component of nerve conduction cells and the main component of cell membrane formation. Most of the DHA in the Betz experiment will not be digested by gastric juice, but directly enter the blood and be absorbed by organs such as the liver and brain, while EPA and linolenic acid are not absorbed. The main reason is that DHA can enter brain cells through the blood-brain barrier, while EPA and linolenic acid, which are also unsaturated fatty acids, cannot pass through the blood-brain barrier and be absorbed by the brain.

Reduce postpartum depression

Studies show that 50-75% of women in my country experience a period of postpartum depression after the birth of their children, and 10%-15% of new mothers will experience very severe depression, which is specifically termed "postpartum depression." Postpartum depression not only seriously threatens the physical health of the mother, but also affects the development of the baby, causing emotional disorders and abnormal behavior in the baby. Adequate DHA can reduce the occurrence of postpartum depression.

Through the above introduction, we have a good understanding of the role of DHA. Therefore, when choosing it, it is also necessary to do it appropriately, so that there will be no harm to all aspects of the human body. And it should be noted that when choosing it, the method of use must be followed according to the requirements, so as not to harm human health.