Rishon has branded functional foods containing omega-3 (DHA, ALA), include RISHON Candy with docosahexaenoic acid DHA which can provide docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and ALA together with other Vitamins. This candy could be a very good candy with health function taken by both children and adults.

Health Benefits of Candy with docosahexaenoic acid

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid found in cold-water, fatty fish, Vegetarian sources of DHA come from algae (microalgae).

Omega-3 fatty acids are good for your heart, and your body needs DHA for a healthy brain. Infants need DHA, especially during the first 6 months of their lives, so their brains, eyes, and nervous systems can develop as they should. DHA is found in breast milk and is added to some infant formula.

Our bodies naturally make small amounts of DHA, but we must get the amounts we need from food or supplements. Most people in the Western world do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet. So, Docosahexaenoic acid is also called "essential fatty acid" .

Docosahexaenoic acid's structure is a carboxylic acid (-oic acid) with a 22-carbon chain (docosa- derives from the Ancient Greek for 22) and six (hexa-) cis double bonds (-en-); with the first double bond located at the third carbon from the omega end. Its trivial name is cervonic acid, its systematic name is all-cis-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexa-enoic acid, and its shorthand name is 22:6(n−3) in the nomenclature of fatty acids.

What does DHA do for the brain?
Docosahexaenoic acid May Help Prevent or Slow Alzheimer's Disease. DHA is the main omega-3 fat in your brain and essential for a functional nervous system, which includes your brain. Studies have shown that people with Alzheimer's disease have
lower levels of DHA in their brains than older adults with good brain function .

How much DHA do you need per day?
Various mainstream health organizations have released their own expert opinions about the recommendation of how much DHA you should take per day, but they vary considerably. Overall, most of these organizations recommend a minimum of 200-400 mg DHA each day for healthy adults. However, higher amounts are often recommended for certain health conditions. Also, some specific suggestions are given as below:

For pregnant and lactating women, DHA supports brain and eye development of the baby. -Minimum 200-400mg DHA/ Day
For infants, DHA is important for brain and eye development. -Minimum 10mg/Kg, Min 100mg/ Day.
For children, DHA is important for ongoing brain and eye development. - Minimum 150mg/Day.
For adults, DHA supports brain, eye & heart health. -Minimum 200mg/Day.

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