The main ingredient of mackerel...Children and the elderly
Feb 05, 2025
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Samchi, which is in season from October to February, is a welcome food ingredient for both men and women of all ages due to its soft texture and light taste.
First of all, samchi is rich in DHA, one of the omega-3 fatty acids. The recommended daily intake of omega-3s that are not made by the body and must be consumed as food is 500~2000mg. The DHA content of mackerel is quite high at 1,288 mg per 100 g. DHA, an important component of brain tissue, helps to activate brain cells, improve cognitive ability, memory, and concentration, and is effective in preventing dementia as well as brain development in growing children.
Studies show that eating omega-3-rich fish more than once a week reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia by 35%, and studies show that the risk of dementia has been halved in the elderly group with high blood DHA levels.
In addition, samchi is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which control blood cholesterol and are good for cardiovascular health.
It is also helpful for bone health. The vitamin D of mackerel is twice as high as that of mackerel and rich in calcium, helping improve bone density and prevent osteoporosis.
Vitamin A also helps prevent night blindness and dry eyes. Omega-3 fatty acids are also known to prevent dry eyes by preventing the degeneration of sebaceous glands in the eyes.
In addition, vitamin B complexes and selenium are good for recovering fatigue and improving immune function, and the antioxidant action of selenium and niacin is also helpful for skin health.
On the other hand, mackerel is 178Kcal and 10g of fat per 100g, so excessive intake should be careful.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
