Why do children need omega 3 supplements from infancy?

According to Dr. Le Minh Trac, Director of the Center for Neonatal Care and Treatment, Central Maternity Hospital, nutrition plays a very important role in the development of the brain and intelligence of children. In particular, omega 3 fatty acids are essential nutrients for the formation and development of the brain, and are the main component of gray matter.

During the 0-3 years old period, children will comprehensively develop 5 intellectual factors including logical intelligence (ability to remember things, arrange objects in order), linguistic intelligence (increasing vocabulary, correct pronunciation), emotional intelligence (knowing how to express emotions), artistic intelligence (ability to perceive music , fine arts), communication skills (chatting, getting along with people, knowing how to say thank you).

Omega 3 plays an important role in maintaining nerve cells, learning ability and memory performance. In addition, this nutrient also helps prevent cardiovascular disease and asthma.

However, children's diets are often lacking in omega-3s, especially in developing countries.

Omega is an important nutrient for the formation and development of the brain of young children.

Insufficient dietary intake of omega 3 can lead to reduced DHA concentrations in various brain regions, including the pituitary gland, frontal cortex, striatum, neural membranes, and retina, which are closely linked to learning, olfactory, auditory, and visual impairments in children.

Omega 3 contains ALA (alpha linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). DHA and EPA participate in the formation of brain structure and function. ALA is a fat found only in plants, has the effect of protecting nerve cells, when absorbed by the body it will be converted into DHA and EPA, so it is also very good for brain development.

Nutrition experts recommend that mothers should supplement plant omega 3 for their children in the first 3 years of life. In the first 1,000 days of life, the child's brain develops extremely quickly and strongly, so supplementing omega 3 during this period is extremely necessary.

Plant omega 3 is abundant in oilseeds such as flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts, blackcurrants. It is odorless, easy to use, and well tolerated.

Nhu Loan

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