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How much Omega 3 do I need in pregnancy?
There is no official recommendation as to how much Omega 3 we actually need, but current advice from the Food Standards Agency is that pregnant and breastfeeding women, and girls who might have a baby one day, should eat no more than 2 portions of fish a week. The reason they advise restricted consumption is because fish can contain high levels of harmful toxins, particularly mercury. However, because Omega 3 fatty acids are so essential for the health of both mother and baby, the advice is not to stop eating fish altogether, only to limit the amount. For everyone else, the recommendation is up to 4 portions of fish a week.
The important Omega 3 essential fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA is known to have many health benefits, both therapeutic and preventative, and DHA is important for the structure of baby's brain and for healthy development of the retina. The only reliable way of getting these fatty acids directly is from oily fish such as Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, and Herring, or of course, from fish oil.
Supplementing with fish oil is an excellent way of ensuring an adequate intake of Omega 3; however, pregnant women should avoid taking cod liver oil as this type of fish oil, although it contains Omega 3 fatty acids, also has potentially high levels of vitamin A. Other fish oils made from the fatty tissue of fish contain the essential Omega 3 fatty acids but levels vary from oil to oil as does the quality of the oil. When choosing a fish oil, it is best to go for a high-grade fish oil so that any toxins and other undesirable elements have been removed.
Finally, before taking any fish oil whilst pregnant, it is important that you discuss it with your GP first.Omega 3 fish oils Pure EPA is available exclusively from mind 1st.
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