What is DHA?
DHA, docosahexaenoic acid, is an omega-3 fatty acid and is one of the main components of the nervous system of humans and mammals. DHA not only promotes the normal development of the visual and nervous systems, but also enhances the immune system and cardiovascular function. Therefore, DHA has become one of the main ingredients of many infant milk powders.
Standards for DHA content in milk powder
At present, my country stipulates that the DHA content of infant milk powder should be no less than 20 milligrams (mg) per 100 kilocalories (kcal), and the DHA content per 100 milliliters (mL) of milk powder should be no less than 8 mg. In addition, some brands of milk powder also add dietary fiber, nucleic acid and other ingredients to better meet the nutritional needs of infants and young children.
How much DHA does 100 grams of milk powder contain?
Generally, 100 grams of infant milk powder contains 50-150 mg of DHA. In addition, the DHA content of different brands of milk powder also varies. When purchasing milk powder, parents should carefully check the nutritional label on the package and choose milk powder that contains sufficient DHA.
Effects of too low DHA content
Infants and young children have a high demand for DHA. If the DHA content of milk powder is too low, it may affect the development of the baby\’s nervous system and eyes, and have adverse effects on cognitive ability and vision. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the DHA content when choosing milk powder to ensure the nutritional needs of their babies.
Summary
During infancy and early childhood, the intake of DHA is crucial for the baby\’s development and health. When choosing the DHA content of milk powder, the DHA content per 100 kcal should be no less than 20 milligrams (mg). At the same time, parents should pay attention to the differences in the DHA content of different brands of milk powder. Because too low DHA content can affect the development of the baby\’s nervous system and eyes, parents need to pay special attention when choosing milk powder.
