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My OB told me that if I don't eat any fish (which I don't), I need to take a fish oil supplement. I thought that was easy enough and did not ask any questions. But then, when I looked online, I realized that there are lots of different kinds of fish oil supplements, some of which can potentially be harmful b/c of mercury/contaminated waters...etc. The info online is very confusing and since my OB did not recommend a particular kind or brand, I really don't know what to get.
Did your OB recommend a particular brand? If so, which one? TIA |
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I buy this at Whole Foods (sometimes it goes on sale!), and my OB recommended it: http://www.spectrumorganics.com/?id=283
Prenatal DHA Softgels Size: 580mg A NON-FISH DHA SOLUTION FOR EXPECTING AND NURSING MOTHERS Naturally found in the brain and eye, clinical research shows DHA supports a baby’s brainand vision development.* Doctors recommend expectant mothers take DHA. This unique non-fish DHA formula provides 200mg of thisvital nutrient, while avoiding risk of ocean-borne contaminants sometimes found in fish oils. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Ingredients DHA algal oil, soy lecithin, rosemary extract, tocopherols and ascorbyl palmitate (to protect freshness).Softgel (gelatin, glycerin, water). PRODUCT OF USA |
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| I tried a couple of over-the-counter fish oil supplements from Giant or Whole Foods that claimed they didn't contain mercury... but actually my stomach did not tolerate them well. In the end I ended up taking a perscription prenatal vitamin called PrimaCare One that included omega-three oils. But the Rx oils they get from seaweed instead of fish. The one bad thing is that they are really expensive. My Rx coverage didnt cover them and they were about $50 a month. We ended up using our flex-spend money to cover it. |
Anonymous
| Trader Joe's has some mercury-free fish oil supplements. |
Anonymous
| Just an FYI - I think the Spectrum's are about $24 for 60 tabs...you take one/day. Sometimes on sale for $17....I was getting the same thing via prescription and it was $40 per month! |
Anonymous
| My OB recommended Expecta brand supplements, which are over the counter, and I haven't had any problems at all. They go down easy and stay down. You get a $2 coupon in each box, which is always nice! |
Anonymous
| Enteric coated capsules from Kirkland (Costco). They are mercury tested and enteric coated means they don't dissolve until they hit the small intestine. no fish burps |
Anonymous
| I use the enteric coated CVS brand ones. They are distilled to remove mercury and other toxins. |
Anonymous
| My OB recommended Nordic Naturals (available at Whole Foods). |
Anonymous
| I also like Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA. The strawberry flavoured ones are the same thing with strawberry but are not labeled as prenatal. |
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Hi --
You can get a prenatal packet that includes the regular prenatal and also a mercury-free fish oil pill. It's sold at CVS in the prenatal section. Good luck! |
Anonymous
| I use the Trader Joe's ones too; $7.99 for 100 capsules. Used them before, during, and after my first pregnancy continually through this pregnancy and I plan to continue taking them indefinitely. (I started taking them as a mood stabilizer--it works!) |
Anonymous
| Has anyone noticed a peculiar body/breath odor after taking a fish oil supplement? My DH took them for a while but he started exuding this odor that, frankly, I found very repulsive. When he stopped the fish oil, it stopped. When he restarted, it started again. We know it's the fish oil. I'd like us both to take them but I can't stand the smell and certainly don't want anyone thinking I stink! Thanks! |
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| I take the Trader Joe's 365 brand, same as a pp I think. They have a lemon flavor to mask any order. |
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| One a Day Women's Prenatals come with a DHA supplement. Nature Made also includes DHA (I get the latter at Costco). |