DHA Fatty Acid
DHA is a polyunsaturated fatty acid long chain which is also known as omega-3. DHA are found in deep-sea fish such as salmon, tuna, flaxseed or fish oil. Based research, recommends that mothers breastfeed who have babies born prematurely to consume more omega-3. But not a few also said that all babies required are available complete in breast milk.
Babies who are breastfed are not necessarily enough trouble getting the full benefits of this substance. But what about those who are not breastfed? If it is forced can not give milk, the milk formula that is available has been formulated to meet those needs. Pregnant and lactating women are strongly advised to diligently eat food sources of omega-3. Research also shows that breastfeeding mothers who eat contain unsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3 contained in fish and fish oil, helps the development of fetal brain cells, including the premature infant. Growth and development of the brain since sixth month of pregnancy until 2 years old is being fast. Until the age of 1 year, 60% of energy from food is used for infant brain growth. Therefore, babies need lots of protein, carbohydrates and fats, as well as vitamins B1, B6, folic acid, iodine, iron, zinc, including DHA fatty acid.
The rapid growth of human brain cells since in the womb until it reaches the level of perfection at the age of four to five years to make the fulfillment of factors of nutrition as a vital factor. When nutrient intake was not observed, it is not impossible to happen imperfections brain cell growth. Forming the main component of the brain is fat and raw materials to form new nerve cells in the brain is protein. One of the most important in brain development and intelligence are DHA (docosahexonoic acid). Approximately 25 of the 60 percent fat, which is the main component of the structure of the brain is DHA.
DHA fatty acid is an important substance that is needed as a main component forming the brain and retina of the human eye. Besides an important role in optimizing the function of brain cell membranes and retinal function as well as much needed in the process of metabolism of the brain nerve cells. As is known, the brain cells are composed of 50% fat and 50% protein. Fat contained in the network of brain cells are long-chain fatty acids are polyunsaturated DHA contained in it as much as 40%. This fatty acid is needed as a baby in the womb until birth and grow up.
