It is very important to take Omega 3 fatty acids throughout pregnancy for fetal development, especially the nervous system and growth.
DHA is essential for the development of the fetus's brain and retina. Fetal brain development rate is highest in the 3rd trimester. It increases to a high level and continues in early infancy. It has been determined that the mental and psychomotor scores of babies who consume enough Omega 3 fatty acids are significantly higher. It is not high.
Numerous randomized clinical studies have shown that fish oil supplementation containing DHA and EPA positively affects the duration of pregnancy and other measurements (weight, height, head circumference). It seems to have a reducing effect on the risk of premature birth.
150mg per day. Women who consume lower amounts of EPA and DHA have a much higher risk of premature birth than other women. Consuming omega 3 fatty acids during pregnancy and breastfeeding reduces the risk of postpartum depression. Asthma, egg allergy and atopic eczema in babies of mothers taking omega 3 supplements. The possibility of allergic diseases decreases.
It is appropriate for pregnant women to take 500-1000mg Omega 3 supplements per day in addition to their daily food.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING OMEGA 3 SUPPORT;
*Omega 3 fish oil is produced from fish body. (fish body oil) should be preferred.
*Fish oils produced from fish liver (cod liver oil) are not suitable to be preferred, especially in the first months of pregnancy. (It may be toxic due to high vitamin A-D levels.)
*Mercury, It is necessary to use pharmaceutical quality Omega 3 obtained from fish that is not contaminated with lead and other heavy metals.
*GMP = Good Manufacturing Practice, there must be an inspection mechanism for the national and international standard.
Fish containing low levels of mercury (salmon , shrimp, canned light tuna, catfish) and fish with high mercury (shark, mackerel, swordfish) should not be eaten during pregnancy.
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