Which is better, DHA fish oil or fish oil? Do you know anything about it?

Oil DHA is suitable for pregnant women and children; Fish oil DHA is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people;

1. Freshwater fish and general shallow sea fish do not contain DHA, only deep-sea fish contain DHA, and the DHA in deep-sea fish is because deep-sea fish feed on deep-sea microalgae, and the DHA contained in deep-sea microalgae is enriched in the fat of fish.

2. The process of DHA in deep-sea fish will inevitably bring various heavy metals and organic matter in the ocean into fish oil, and more importantly, the DHA content of fish oil is generally 12%, but the EPA content is as high as 18%. The softening function of EPA is very common in middle-aged and elderly people to reduce blood lipids and blood pressure. Therefore, fish oil has always been prepared for middle-aged and elderly people.

3. Algal oil is extracted directly from deep-sea microalgae, which is a natural plant**, which avoids various harmful substances in the ocean, the purity of DHA is as high as 35%, the content of EPA is very low, and the highest grade of T algae oil does not contain EPA at all.

4. The softening function of EPA can weaken the blood vessel wall of infants and young children, which can easily lead to hemolytic disease, and too high EPA may lead to the risk of heavy bleeding during childbirth. Usually, fish oil is for mom and dad. The reason is that fish oil has a high content of EPA, which can help the elderly soften blood vessels.

The ultimate ** of DHA is deep-sea microalgae. High purity, no pollution. It is best for pregnant women and children to take algal oil DHA

Tips: Pay attention to two points in the selection: 1 Look at the brand, choose the big brand, ***, the effect is good; 2. Look at the platform, whether the qualifications are complete, whether there is a traceability mechanism, whether it stands with consumers, and the after-sales service is guaranteed.

First of all, algal oil is recommended, DHA exists in the form of triglycerides in microalgae oil, human experiments have shown that 57% of DHA is absorbed by the human body in the form of triglycerides, while the common form of DHA in fish oil is ethyl ester type, and the absorption rate is only 21%.

Another advantage of algal oil is that it is "not so unpalatable", does not smell fishy, and rarely causes gastrointestinal upset. Because the growth and purification conditions of algal oil are more controllable, there is a lower likelihood of excessive levels of heavy metals and contaminants in algal oil.

However, the disadvantage of algal oil is that it is generally higher, which is several times higher than fish oil with the same DHA content.

Fish oil is derived from fish with a high fat content and is rich in EPA and DHA.

Marine fish cannot synthesize -3 fatty acids because they accumulate EPA and DHA in their bodies after eating seaweed. Because DHA supplements from deep-sea fish** are more likely to exceed heavy metals and other contaminants higher in the food chain, the process and quality control used by fish oil brands are very important.

Therefore, when choosing fish oil, you must choose a reliable big brand.

Fish oil and cod liver oil are only one word apart, but the main ingredients vary greatly. In general, cod liver oil belongs to fish oil. Cod liver oil is extracted from the liver of cod, and its advantage over fish oil is that it is rich in vitamins A and D, and contains small amounts of EPA and DHA.

Therefore, if you want to supplement DHA for your child, choose fish oil and algae oil, while cod liver oil is usually used to supplement VD and VA .

1. Differences:

1. DHA content is different.

Algal oil DHA: Algae DHA content is high and contains almost no EPA, if DHA is extracted from algae, the ratio of DHA to EPA is 20:1.

Fish Oil DHA: If extracted from fish oil, the ratio of DHA to EPA is (4 5): 1.

2. The characteristics are different.

Algal Oil DHA: DHA extracted from algae is natural, plant-based, and has strong antioxidant capacity.

Fish oil DHA: DHA extracted from deep-sea fish oil is relatively active in nature and easily oxidized and denatured.

2. Choice: Algal oil DHA is more suitable for infants and young children.

DHA extracted from algal oil is most conducive to the absorption of infants and young children, and can effectively promote the development of the baby's retina and brain. Mothers are asked to choose algae DHA, because there is also a consensus in the academic community that algal oil DHA is more suitable for infants and young children.

EPA has the effect of lowering blood lipids and thinning blood, so DHA and EPA extracted from deep-sea fish oil are beneficial to the elderly and adults.

The difference between algal oil DHA and fish oil DHA is mainly that the product contains different nutrients. High-quality algal oil DHA products, such as Hong Kong Yaqiwei DHA algal oil, are rich in DHA and linolenic acid. Fish oil DHA mainly contains DHA and EPA, especially many fish oil DHA is suitable for adults to eat, containing a large amount of EPA, but a large amount of EPA is not suitable for the growth and development of infants and young children.

Is cod liver oil the same as DHA?

It's not the same. DHA is docosahexaenoic acid, commonly known as brain**, which is an unsaturated fatty acid that is very important to the human body. DHA is a major element in the growth and maintenance of nervous system cells, and is an important component of the brain and retina, with up to 20% content in the human cerebral cortex and about 50% in the retina, so it is essential for infant intelligence and vision development.

Cod liver oil is vitamin AD, which is used in combination with calcium to better promote calcium absorption and prevent rickets.

DHA is related to both the brain and the eyes, and it can penetrate the brain barrier directly to the brain, becoming an important substance in the brain. DHA can increase the synapses of brain nerve cells and activate brain nerve function, and brain nerve cells also need to rely on DHA for signaling, which can improve children's intelligence.

Cod liver oil is commonly used to prevent bridge marks and treat vitamin A and vitamin D deficiencies. Vitamin A is very helpful for maintaining normal visual function, immune system and reproductive health, and is theoretically not susceptible except for premature infants, children in underdeveloped areas, and pregnant women, but chronic diarrhea may cause vitamin A loss, leading to symptoms such as dry eye syndrome and night blindness. Vitamin D helps to promote the body's absorption of calcium and phosphorus, promote the development of bones and teeth, and maintain normal metabolism; Vitamin D deficiency can lead to rickets, osteomalacia, etc.

Vitamin A per 1g should be more than the labeled amount; Vitamin D should be the amount labeled. Yellow to orange-red clear liquid; There is a slight difference in the peculiar fishy smell of the age, and the oil smell is open but undefeated.

Regardless of algae oil and fish oil DHA, the higher the purity, the better the quality. If you ignore the purity and talk about the high absorption rate, it is completely fooling. The lower the purity, the more impurities the oil additives and the less DHA you eat.

You can choose Liangfu baby DHA, imported from Germany, with a purity of more than 95%, high content, and no additives.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum daily DHA intake of 400 500 mg for pregnant and lactating women. Try to choose DHA with high purity and high content, and eating a few more DHAs with low purity is not as good as 1 DHA with high purity.

Brain atrophy, decline in brain function, memory. Supplementing unsaturated fatty acids DHA and EPA is a nutrient that cannot be ignored. It is indispensable for the development of the central nervous system, eyes, brain, and heart, and is very important for the intellectual development of infants and young children in terms of cognitive behavior and learning ability.

Most of the ordinary DHA on the market uses molecular distillation technology, using a large number of chemical solvents: n-hexane, the purity is 20%-40% lower, and the remaining 60%-80% is more impurity oil additives and heavy metals, which become white and solidified as soon as it is frozen, and the DHA absorbed is very small.

Therefore, the most important thing to look at before choosing DHA is purity, and now many pregnant women and baby milk powder have added fish oil DHA, and more and more attention is paid to the complementarity of DHA and EPA.

If it is a comprehensive supplement to the DHA in the human body, it is better to have algae oil in terms of effect, because the DHA content of algae oil is more than three times that of fish oil, and there is a big difference between the two foods.

The two have their own benefits, you can consult a professional mother and baby store to see which brand of DHA the baby is suitable for and then buy it for the baby.

If it's for babies. Babies have weak gastrointestinal function and may be sensitive to fish oils, while algal oil DHA is plant-based and relatively easy to absorb.

DHA fish oil is extracted from the deep sea, and the ingredients in it can also play a role in lowering blood pressure, which is likely to have a negative impact on the baby's development, and the sense of security is relatively low. Therefore, for young babies, it is recommended to choose DHA algae oil, while the elderly are recommended to consume DHA fish oil.

This should be a good DHA of fish oil.

The two are inclusive. Fish oil contains DHA, but DHA is not only found in fish oil, such as some seaweeds also contain DHA, and DHA products on the market are extracted from seaweed; DHA is also found in breast milk and many formulas. Therefore, generally speaking, as long as the diet is balanced, we do not need to supplement DHA separately for the baby.

According to the recommendations of the Chinese Nutrition Society, if a lactating mother can consume more than 200mg of DHA from food every day, she can provide enough DHA for her baby.

Youzhen DHA Algal Oil Gel Candy, the preferred high-purity DSM Schizochytrid algae oil raw material, is widely recognized by countries around the world and has been certified by the FDA high-level certification.

Natural seaweed plant extraction, high purity, does not intervene in marine pollution, will be safer. It does not add any preservatives, flavors and fragrances, colorings, etc., and there is no fishy smell, which is easier for adults and children to accept. If you don't understand, you can go down again.

1. DHA, scientific name docosahexaenoic acid, is a highly unsaturated fatty acid essential for brain nutrition, which can prevent the deposition of cholesterol on the blood vessel wall, prevent or alleviate the occurrence of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, and more importantly, DHA has an extremely important role in brain cells. It accounts for 10% of human brain fat and is extremely beneficial for the growth and development of cranial nerve conduction and synapses.

2. EPA is the English abbreviation of eicosapntemacnioc acid, which is the main component of fish oil. EPA belongs to -3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are important nutrients that cannot be synthesized by the human body but are indispensable, so it is called essential fatty acids. Although linolenic acid can be converted into EPA in the human body, this reaction in the human body is very slow and the amount of conversion is very small, far from satisfying the body's need for EPA, so it must be supplemented directly from food.

EPA has the ability to help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and promote saturated fatty acid metabolism in the body. This reduces blood viscosity, improves blood circulation, improves tissue oxygen supply and eliminates fatigue. Prevent the deposition of fat in the blood vessel wall, prevent the formation and development of atherosclerosis, prevent cerebral thrombosis, cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases.

Fish oil and DHA are both omega-3 fatty acids** but have different benefits. Fish oil contains two omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, of which EPA is mainly beneficial for the cardiovascular system, while DHA is mainly beneficial for brain and vision development.

If you only think about DHA from a DHA perspective, then DHA-containing products may be more suitable. Dairy products, infant formula, fish oil products, etc. all have DHA-containing products to choose from. If you want to improve your cardiovascular health, or if you want to improve your health due to a lack of fish oil in your diet, you can choose fish oil that contains EPA and DHA.

But whether it is fish oil or DHA, you must choose a regular, reliable quality product, such as Changyi Le Zhirui DHA imported from New Zealand, the child said that it was very delicious and had a lemon flavor, and after reading the ingredient list, he knew that there was lemon oil in it, not the taste of flavor.

Always follow the advice of your doctor or dietitian to avoid discomfort caused by over-intake. At the same time, you should consume many different kinds of nutrients by eating a variety of foods.