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Benefits for pregnant women

Perilla powder is a high-grade functional nutritional food extracted from the seeds of the rare plant perilla. Perilla powder contains a large amount of α-linolenic acid, with a content as high as 50% to 65%, which is the highest content among all plants. The content is 20 to 85 times that of most nutritious foods on the market. Perilla has been recorded in medicine and has a history of consumption since ancient times. The seeds of perilla can be eaten and pressed for oil, the leaves can be used as health-care dishes, and the roots can be used as medicine to smooth the flow of qi and prevent pregnancy. It can be said that "perilla is a treasure all over the body." What is alpha-linolenic acid? What are the benefits to pregnant women and fetuses? Alpha-linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid for the human body. It cannot be synthesized by the body itself and must be obtained from food. A lack of α-linolenic acid in the human body can lead to various functional disorders and metabolic disorders. Deficiency of alpha-linolenic acid in humans has been identified as a worldwide problem, particularly detrimental to the brain development of fetuses, infants, and children. Medical science has confirmed that 60% of the brain is composed of specific fatty acids. Only alpha-linolenic acid can synthesize DHA in the body to meet the needs of brain development. Therefore, it plays a substantial role in improving the brain development and cranial nerve function of fetuses to school-age children, enhancing the information function of brain cells, and promoting the normal development of the human brain. Foreign studies have confirmed that the average IQ of children who supplement sufficient amounts of α-linolenic acid is 20 to 30 points higher than that of social groups (broadcasted by 10 central programs). Alpha-linolenic acid enhances fetal vision development. If there is a lack of foods containing alpha-linolenic acid in the diet of pregnant women or infants after birth, the reduced DHA content in the phospholipids of the fetal retina will significantly weaken the fetal vision. Alpha-linolenic acid promotes the functional and physical development of the fetus, especially for underdeveloped fetuses. It can promote the body to develop to normal levels, reduce the intake of other fatty acids in common cooking oils, control maternal weight, and promote the recovery of skin and body shape after delivery. Promote lactation and enhance the DHA content of breast milk. Enhance maternal body resistance.