Supplementation of linolenic acid should be better than direct supplementation of DHA, because flaxseed can be converted in the body to produce DHA.
Alpha-linolenic acid is one of the body’s essential unsaturated fatty acids, its function is to enhance intelligence, memory, but also to protect eyesight, improve the role of sleep. And it can help regulate blood lipids, prevent infarction, and can also have a protective effect on diabetes.
DHA is an important component of the brain and retina, can help the nervous system cell growth and maintenance, for the fetus, infant intelligence and vision development is critical.
Alpha-linolenic acid in the body, can be converted into DHA, DPA, EPA and other forms, play a stronger function. Supplementation of DHA alone will only play a partial role.
If special people, the need for additional supplementation of DHA, it is recommended to consult a nutritional doctor, it is not recommended to blindly supplement all kinds of drugs or health products.