New knowledge on health: sharing practical knowledge of urbanites
The more DHA, the better?
I believe all women who are about to become mothers have understood the nutrition of DHA . How important is DHA ? What exactly is DHA ? Let me explain DHA to you today ~!!
What is DHA ?
DHA is an unsaturated fatty acid, which mainly helps BB's vision and brain development in the first two years of life, and DHA is mainly found in breast milk, fish or seaweed plants. In order for the human body to produce DHA , it is necessary to ingest α - linolenic acid, and the human body will naturally produce DHA .
What kind of people should not take DHA?
If you are sensitive to fish oil and seaweed, it is not recommended to take DHA . At the same time, if you have problems such as immune dysfunction, high blood pressure, high blood fat, liver cirrhosis and liver disease, it is not recommended to take DHA . In addition, if you have been taking birth control pills for a long time, or you have hemophilia, you are also not suitable for ingestion racks. Of course, the most important thing is to listen to the opinions of the project personnel first.
Is it okay to eat a lot of DHA ?
If a large amount of DHA is taken, it may actually affect the metabolism of other fatty acids in the body, which may affect kidney function, blood coagulation function and immune response. There are also related reports pointing out that excessive absorption of DHA can cause loose stools, stomach discomfort and nausea. According to the guidelines of the Food Safety Center, BB can actually absorb enough DHA from breast milk. Most importantly, in fact, there is currently no research pointing out that consuming milk powder containing DHA formula has long-term effects on BB . At the same time, the DHA in milk powder may not be comparable to the DHA contained in breast milk, so breast milk is still BB under normal circumstances. It is best to choose both.
If I can't breastfeed, I have to drink formula milk, what counts?
If this is the case, the guidelines of the Food Safety Center point out that as long as the milk powder contains the same concentration of AA and DHA , and EPA does not exceed DHA , there will be no safety problems under normal circumstances. Remember, remember, yes Under normal circumstances! !
Summarize
Although studies have pointed out that DHA has a positive effect on the eyesight and brain development of newborn BBs (actual evidence is not much), but I hope that all mothers will analyze rationally, so that BBs have sufficient and balanced nutrition first. Excessive Deifying a certain nutrition and causing BB to absorb insufficient nutrition and appear unhealthy, the loss outweighs the gain.
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DHA in infant formula - too much is not beneficial (cfs.gov.hk)
Pregnancy should not eat health supplements! ?
During pregnancy, many people are curious about whether they need supplements or not. Food supplements seem to be better for BBs . In fact, the answer is not necessarily. According to the guidelines of the Department of Health, it is enough to have enough nutrition during pregnancy and maintain a balanced diet.
So what are the special nutritional needs during pregnancy! ?
The following food and information introductions are provided by the Department of Health (Healthy Eating During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding)
early pregnancy
According to the Department of Health, the first thirteen weeks of pregnancy are more important for folic acid, iodine and vitamin A
In the mid-term, that is, the fourteenth to fortieth weeks, in addition to the above-mentioned nutrition, calories, protein, iron, zinc, Omega 3 fatty acids and calcium are all necessary.
So what are the benefits of these nutrients, and they can be absorbed side by side! ?
folic acid
Folic acid helps prevent anemia and defects such as abnormal development of the brain or spine
Intake route
You can mainly eat green vegetables, beans, fruits, liver and peanuts to supplement folic acid
Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps vision development, in addition, it is an indispensable part of normal growth and the immune system, but at the same time, it should be noted that excessive vitamin A may also cause fetal defects.
Intake route
Red and yellow fruits or deep yellow vegetables are the main sources of vitamin A , such as cherry tomatoes, carrots, pumpkins or sweet potatoes, etc. At the same time, appropriate amount of eggs and milk can help meet the needs of the body and BB .
iodine
Iodine is an essential mineral to maintain the metabolism and thyroid function of the human body, and it is also an essential element for the development of the baby's brain. But you must pay attention to the amount of intake, otherwise it will affect your thyroid gland (commonly known as big neck bubble).
Intake route
Sea fish, sea prawns, oysters, eggs, milk and seaweed are the main sources of iodine, especially seaweed is rich in iodine. The recommended recipe is steamed sea prawns. Simply steam for 10-20 minutes after the shrimp intestines are removed, which is convenient for cooking.
iron
Iron is one of the essential elements, which helps to protect the growth of the fetus and the development of the brain, and also prevents the mother from reducing the chance of anemia.
Intake route
General meats contain iron, such as fish, poultry, seafood, red meat, etc., and dark green vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, mustard greens, cabbage, spinach and broccoli all contain iron. The recommended recipe is stir-fried choy sum with beef, seasoned with a small amount of oyster sauce, which is nutritious and delicious.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps strengthen the immune system and also helps absorb iron from food
Intake route
Generally, fresh vegetables or fruits contain vitamin C , which can absorb the above nutrients, and there is usually enough vitamin C.
Calcium
Calcium mainly constitutes the basic element of bones and teeth. If the intake is insufficient, it is very likely to lead to risks such as premature birth and pregnancy-induced hypertension.
Intake route
You can eat cheese and cheese (low-fat), or eat dark green leafy vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, cabbage, tofu, dried shrimp and fish. The recommended menu can be boiled with cabbage, tofu and dried shrimp in chicken broth, which is rich in taste and nutritious.
Omega 3 fatty acids
Omega 3 fatty acids are divided into two types : DHA and EPA . DHA mainly helps the development of the brain and eyesight
Intake route
The main sources are fish such as salmon, sardines, yellow croaker, red shirt, saury, and mullet, which are rich in DHA . At the same time, α - linolenic acid in flaxseed, walnut or canola oil can also be transformed for DHA
Summarize
Generally, if pregnant women eat a balanced diet, they do not need to use health products to supplement the lack of nutrients in the body, but some sources of nutrition have certain potential risks. For example, fish is the source of nutrition. Due to environmental pollution, fish is prone to contain mercury. It will affect both the nervous system of the fetus, so as a mother, you must pay attention! At the same time, dietary preferences will definitely affect the nutritional balance. I believe that all mothers will not like the food they eat, and believe that it is difficult to change it at any time. Therefore, health supplements are definitely a good substitute to supplement these nutrients.
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Family Health Service - Healthy Eating During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (fhs.gov.hk)