The use of omega-3, which has known effects on cardiovascular health and the nervous system, during pregnancy is important for both mother and fetus development. So, what is omega 3; It is a fatty acid called 'polyunsaturated' because the carbons of the fatty acids consisting of the omega-3 carbon chain are not fully saturated. Omega-3 fatty acids, which come from plant and animal sources, are not produced by the body and must be taken from outside. The mother's need for omega-3 increases during pregnancy. The importance of using omega fatty acids, especially during pregnancy and between the ages of 0-3, known as early childhood, is included in scientific articles.
A study conducted on 12 thousand pregnant women showed that the children of mothers who ate fish two or more times a week had increased intelligence. Research shows that Omega-3 prevents low birth weight and premature birth in the baby, and prevents post-pregnancy depression and preeclampsia, also known as blood pressure disease, in the mother.
Omega-3 prevents low birth weight and premature birth in the baby. We often hear the names of alpha linoleic acid, EPA and DHA, which are subgroups of 3. Sources of omega-3 are fish (fish grown in its natural environment), breast milk, walnuts, dark green leafy vegetables and capsule forms. However, omega-3 taken from plant sources. It is alpha linoleic acid and omega-3 can be produced when its effects are higher than EPA and DHA of animal origin. So the primary source of omega-3 is fish oil capsules and fish. Fish oil capsules also contain capsules produced from fish body and liver. Capsules made from fish body should be preferred.
The mother should take 1000-1500 mg of omega-3 daily during pregnancy, or consume approximately 340 grams of fish, 1 portion, twice a week.
In cases where intake from natural sources is not sufficient, omega-3 can be used in capsule form as a nutritional supplement. There is something we need to be careful about, both in omega-3s used in capsule form and in omega-3s taken from fish, and that is the toxic substance mercury. In order to avoid exposure to the effects of mercury, ministerial approval is required for fish oil boxes taken as nutritional supplements, and if fish is consumed, It is beneficial to stay away from large bottom fish.
As a result, the effects of omega fatty acids taken during pregnancy on the mother are known as premature birth, pregnancy-related hypertension and preeclampsia, prenatal depression and postnatal depression, and their effects on the child. These can be stated as neurological development and allergic diseases. Therefore, we should consume recommended foods in recommended quantities for mother and baby health and see protecting our health as our primary goal.
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