Fish is delicious, highly nutritious, and very popular. We often say that eating fish can make you smarter, but do you know the golden part of a fish?
The fat around the fish's eye socket is pure "brain gold".
Term Explanation: DHA is not a stranger to people. Infant formula and various nutritional supplements all claim to be rich in DHA. But what exactly is DHA? DHA is the real "brain gold," a major element for the growth and maintenance of nervous system cells, and an important component of the brain and retina. It accounts for as much as 20% in the human cerebral cortex and the highest proportion in the eye's retina, about 50%.
Main Functions: Affects brain development, especially important for infants; promotes the maturation of retinal photoreceptor cells; protects the cardiovascular system.
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Main Food Sources: It is mainly found in marine fish, and the part with the highest content in the fish is the fat around the eye socket, followed by fish oil. It can also be supplemented by choosing cooking oils wisely. Among various cooking oils, olive oil and walnut oil contain the most alpha-linolenic acid, which can be converted into DHA in the human body.
Dosage: Each person should consume at least 0.75 grams per day.
Warm Reminder: If you want to eat fish for the purpose of brain health and maintaining cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health, it is best to eat fish that are in season.
When eating fish, different cooking methods affect the utilization of unsaturated fatty acids in the fish. When steaming fish, the loss of unsaturated fatty acids is less, and more than 90% of the DHA content remains. DHA in grilled or stewed fish will decrease by about 20%. The loss of DHA is greater when frying fish, with only 50%-60% remaining. This is because during the frying process, the fat in the fish gradually dissolves into the oil, and the oil's components gradually seep into the fish.