Characteristics of nutrients

• There are α-linolenic acid, DHA, EPA
• DHA = docosahexaenoic acid
• EPA = eicosapentaenoic acid
• α linolenic acid is contained in vegetable oil
• DHA, EPA are included in seafood
• Because it is not synthesized in the body, ingest from a meal

Function of nutrients

• Prevention of hypertension, cancer, etc.
• Keep the brain working normally
• Prevent blood clotting and thrombosis
• Reduce bad cholesterol

When nutrients are deficient

• There is no worry of deficiency
• Children rarely have deficiency such as dermatitis

When nutrients overdose

• In the range of daily intake, even if ingested more, there is no harmful effect
• In rare cases, blood becomes difficult to coagulate, bleeding is difficult to stop

Foods rich in nutrients

Summary

• It is classified as α linolenic acid, DHA, EPA
• DHA = docosahexaenoic acid
• EPA = eicosapentaenoic acid
• α linolenic acid is a vegetable oil, DHA, EPA is contained in fish and shellfish
• Not synthesized in the body

Remarks

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