Question 1

Can I take fish oil while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. During pregnancy, the mother transfers half of her omega-3 fatty acid stores to her child during the third trimester. This transfer provides the child with enough omega-3 fatty acids required for normal neurological development during their first year of life.  The enormous transfer of a micronutrient signifies how vital omega-3 fatty acids are to healthy development.nnIf the mother’s diet is low in omega-3 fatty acids and high in inflammation-causing omega-6 fatty acids, the child may experience a similar imbalance of omega fatty acids during the third-trimester transfer. The omega fatty acid imbalance will further increase the inflammatory cytokine level within the mother and child and may further impair normal brain development in the child.nnAlways consult with your physician when supplementing with any product during your pregnancy.

Question 2

Can I take fish oil while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. During pregnancy, the mother transfers half of her omega-3 fatty acid stores to her child during the third trimester. This transfer provides the child with enough omega-3 fatty acids required for normal neurological development during their first year of life.  The enormous transfer of a micronutrient signifies how vital omega-3 fatty acids are to healthy development.nnIf the mother’s diet is low in omega-3 fatty acids and high in inflammation-causing omega-6 fatty acids, the child may experience a similar imbalance of omega fatty acids during the third-trimester transfer. The omega fatty acid imbalance will further increase the inflammatory cytokine level within the mother and child and may further impair normal brain development in the child.nnAlways consult with your physician when supplementing with any product during your pregnancy.