The Effects Of Fish Oil On Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, you need to be careful about consuming fish oil and be aware of the facts and effects that fish oil can have on your baby. Don’t put yourself and your baby at risk by remaining ignorant of facts and important information. You also need to understand that many of the foods and vitamins you take as an adult can have a negative impact on your unborn baby.
The fish oil in fish oil vitamin supplements can come from two sources, and this is what you need to be aware of as taking the wrong fish oil vitamin supplement can prove to be detrimental to your baby’s health.
There are several sources of vitamins we need. Meat is one of the main sources of vitamins and nutrients. One of the vitamins that can be derived from meat is vitamin A, which is a fat-soluble vitamin. The liver is where vitamin A is stored. Thus, most vitamin A supplements take the vitamin from the liver.
This is where fish oil supplements come in. Cod liver oil comes from the liver of the fish. This kind of oil has high “preformed” vitamin A content. Thus, if you are pregnant, take care not to take a fish oil supplement taken from fish liver. It has been found that preformed vitamin A in excessive amounts can be toxic on pregnant women, often resulting to babies with birth defects and liver toxicity.
What is generally safe for pregnant women is fish oil supplement that is not sourced from fish liver. In fact, this type of fish oil supplement can be beneficial for the development of the baby. Based on studies, this type of fish oil supplement helps the baby’s immune system. In addition, it encourages development of the brain and eyes, particularly during the third trimester.
Learn to read the labels for food products and fish oil supplements. Avoid “fortified” foods because they may have an adverse effect on the health of your baby. You never want to put your unborn baby’s health at risk. Thus, your main weapon is to be informed and be proactive.
If you have any concerns or question at all about the safety of taking fish oil vitamin supplements, talk to your doctor or obstetrician. He or she will be able to address your concerns and ensure that you and your baby are safe.
Evelyn Dayag
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ladybugluck November 7th, 2009, 5:35 am
Cutting out red meat… effects on my body?
Im mid 20’s, no serious health problems, im not planning on any pregnancies for at least like 5yrs more… can anyone tell me the effects, good or bad, on my body of cutting out red meat (including pork)… i recently decided to only eat turkey/chicken/and rarely, fish. I am taking a vitamin B supplement (i know i need to get Vitamin B12 if i dont eat red meat). Please only answer if you know what you are talking about. Thanks!
Lucifer's Kitty November 7th, 2009, 10:37 am
Well I just don’t really eat red meat very often. I went to my doctor recently and he said my iron levels are low and I’m boarder line anemic which can make you weaker and get tired faster. He just told me to get a vitamin suppliment that has good percentage of iron
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gypsyveg November 7th, 2009, 10:39 am
You will smell better and taste better when you give up red meat.
You may find you feel better. A feeling that will be hard to describe. Good luck with your diet change.
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