[Advantages of α-linolenic acid compared to DHA]
DHA (brain gold) is one of the derivatives of α-linolenic acid. Supplementing α-linolenic acid has advantages over directly supplementing DHA:
Different medical importance: α-linolenic acid is an important nutrient in the 21st century. It is an unsaturated fatty acid necessary for the body. The human body cannot directly synthesize it by itself and must be ingested from the outside world. DHA is not. The human body's own regulation is different: α-linolenic acid is the precursor of DHA, which can provide DHA to the maximum extent according to the human body's needs. However, direct supplementation of DHA is a strong supplement that the human body cannot control itself and is prone to negative effects. Applicable to different groups of people: α-linolenic acid is helpful in regulating blood pressure, blood lipids, and blood sugar, while DHA comes from fish oil. Pregnancy-induced hypertension inevitably contains animal cholestero…