1. The sources are different

There are two main sources of DHA: marine fish and seaweed.

EPA is mainly derived from marine animals, especially deep-sea fish.

ALA (α-Linolenic acid) is mainly derived from plant foods, such as flaxseed, perilla...

 

2. EPA and DHA can be absorbed directly by the body. 

ALA must be converted to EPA or DHA in the body before it can be absorbed by the body, but the conversion rate is very low, generally less than 10%, and the conversion velocity is slow, it is difficult to meet the needs of our body. So most of the EPA and DHA needed by the body comes from food.

 

3.The main effect of EPA is to inhibit and prevent inflammation, and has a relieving effect on cardiovascular disease and joint inflammation; 

The main effect of DHA is nerve regeneration, which helps to improve cognitive function, memory and concentration.

1.The sources are different: Fish oil DHA is mainly extracted from deep-sea fish oil. Algae oil DHA is extracted from farmed algae. 

As marine pollution becomes more serious, the heavy metals of fish oil DHA inevitably increase, In contrast, algae is currently the purest and safest source of DHA in the world.

 

2. Different applicability: algae oil DHA is suitable for pregnant women and children, and fish oil DHA is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. 

 

3. The content is different:

Fish oil DHA contains EPA and DHA, DHA and EPA content increase or decrease at the same time, DHA: EPA = 4:1 or 5:1. 

Farmed algae has high levels of DHA and very low levels of EPA

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that the way to increase EPA and DHA levels in the body is either directly from food (marine fish) or through dietary supplementation.

 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that consumers do not consume more than 3g/day of EPA and DHA per day, including dietary supplements that exceed 2g/day. Dietary supplements beyond this dose may increase the tendency to bleed and affect immune function.

 

Infants and young children DHA supplementation: according to the recommended intake of DHA by the FAO and the WHO, the appropriate daily intake of 10-12 mg per kilogram of body weight for infants aged 1-2 years;

The total daily appropriate intake for babies aged 2-4 years is 100-150 mg;

 

By the age of 4-6 years, the baby's daily intake is increased to 150-200mg. Adequate and safe DHA intake for your baby, consistent breastfeeding, and infant formula with high levels of DHA are effective and safe methods.

1.Probiotics help balance the bacteria in your digestive system,help revent and treat diarrhea,reduce symptoms of certain digestive disorders.

2.Probiotics can strengthens resistance and immunomodulatory effects.

3.Probiotics improve some mental health conditions 

4.Probiotics helps regulate body metabolism, improve cardiovascular problems and help you lose weight and belly fat.

1.Probiotics are a combination of live beneficial bacteria & or yeasts that naturally live in your body. You have two kinds of bacteria constantly in and on your body — good bacteria and bad bacteria. Probiotics are made up of good bacteria that helps keep your body healthy and working well. This good bacteria helps you in many ways, including fighting off bad bacteria when you have too much of it, helping you feel better.

 

2.For a microbe to be called a probiotic, it must have several characteristics. These include being able to:

a, Be isolated from a human.

b, Survive in your intestine after ingestion (being eaten).

c, Have a proven benefit to you.

d, Be safely consumed.

 

3.Taking probiotics supplements may cause side effects, including:

When first taking probiotics supplements, some people experience gas, bloating, or diarrhea. Changes in the gut microbiota can result in bacteria producing more gas than usual, which can lead to bloating.However, these side effects usually clear up within a few days or weeks of taking the probiotics.