Seafood consumption, the DHA content of mothers' milk and prevalence rates of postpartum depression

BigBrain Insights:

• Not having enough omega-3 fats is associated with major depression and other affective disorders, including bipolar.
• DHA has to be included in any fish oil supplements - the DHA is what allows neurological development in fetuses and infants.
• Pregnant women should consume a minimum a minimum of 650 mg per day of EPA-DHA with a minimum. of 300 mg of DHA. Often the highest quality fish oils are called pharmaceutical grade because they have been purified to remove mercury and contaminates; pharmaceutical grade frequently use the best 10% of the original oils which is why it’s more expensive (and the other 90% are frequently used in the cheaper oils). For people who have trouble taking oils, Whole Foods has a lemon flavor Fish Oil which helps ingestions.
• Flax oil is inadequate since it doesn’t have DHA and precursors to support the development of the infant.
• Thee supplementation of OMEGA 3 fatty acids is safe and beneficial during pregnancy.
• You can get Fish Oil supplements at KCA or a good health food store

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