DHA supplements?

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Hi, not sure if this is the appropriate group to post this question, but seeing as I'm over 30 and many other groups are full of young girls/women with few nutritional concerns...
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​Do any of you take DHA/omega3 supplements while TTC or during pregnancy? I'm TTC for the first time (32 yrs old), and I'm a vegetarian. I know veg diets can be low in omegas, so I'm considering taking a vegetarian DHA/omega3 pill in addition to my prenatal one-a-day vitamin. Is this common to take, or does it seem like overkill?

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I take Prenatal DHA supplements from Nordic Naturals. I read it helps with brain development. I dont eat fish so I thought it was important to supplement. I like this brand because it doesnt taste fishy.

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I think it's great to take!

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DHA omega-3 is a major structural fatty acid in the brain and retina, and is naturally found in breast milk. It is important for you to consume adequate amounts of DHA during TTC, pregnancy and while nursing to support your well-being and the health of your infant. Developing infants cannot produce DHA efficiently, and must receive this vital nutrient from the mother through the placenta during pregnancy and in breast milk after birth.

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I don't think it's overkill. the minimum recommended dose for pregnant women is 400mg. I take a supplement that is 440mg, plus I drink  organic milk with added DHA (Organic Horizon milk with DHA), plus I eat salmon about once a week. this is a supplement that you really can't overdue. as others have mentioned, it's so important for brain and eye development.

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My OBGYN said it was important for TTC and pre-natal. I am vegan so I take Ovega-3 which is an algae based EPA and DHA supplement, 500 mg of omega-3 per cap. The fish get EPA and DHA from algae so this brand just gets it straight from the algae. *it is not cheap but I am really happy with it
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​DH is actually taking it too for his HDL cholesterol and general heart health. So I am of the opinion that it is just generally good stuff.

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All if the above. I take the prescription one my doctor (a tiny blue one) and another gummy over the counter one. I like the gummy ones because they are less harsh on my stomach). .

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Thanks so much for the comments so far; it's great to hear about different people's experiences with DHA supplements!

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I think it would be importan to have a blood test before deciding if you really need it. I have a slight thyroid issue and if I hadn't tested I wouldn't have taken the right amount of it. All it would take is to check your levels just to make sure! Just my humble opinion! Best of lucks!!!

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The on told me dha was very important because it's been proven to assist with brain and spinal development. I don't think it's overkill. :)

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