Anyone started taking DHA supplements?

Silverlilly · Jan 21st, 2012, 21:58 PM

I've read quite a few studies on PubMed that say DHA gives the baby a developmental advantage (studies at 3, 6, 12, 18 months and even 5 years), and can also help prevent preterm labour. It's also been said to help fend of postpartum depression too, but study results don't find anything significant here....Anyways, long story short, I've started taking a prenatal DHA/EPA supplement. Anyone else decided to?

littlemamana · Jan 21st, 2012, 22:01 PM

Yep! I've taken DHA since the beginning as it is in my prenatal vitamin

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LittleOnes · Jan 21st, 2012, 22:20 PM

No supplement here, but the evidence is very convincing as you pointed out. There appear to be differences in some studies between supplemental DHA and diets high in DHA. Ive just been making a conscious effort to beef up my omega 3s like eating eggs, fish, peanuts, cashews, and so on.

Grow those brains babies!

lil_mama_415 · Jan 21st, 2012, 22:25 PM

yeah i take DHA daily with my prenatal

TNW · Jan 21st, 2012, 22:35 PM

I have... It comes with my prenatal that I started before trying to concieve... This boy better be smart because i'm getting ditzy by the day

tmr1234 · Jan 22nd, 2012, 00:38 AM

I take them with my prenatal as well.

barasti · Jan 22nd, 2012, 00:56 AM

Yes, I sure do, I don't eat fish so I take these along with my daily prenatal vitamin.

I suffered from post natal depression so they were no help there, but I can vouch for the fact that my little girl seems to be quite intelligent - as noticed by others.

Oddori · Jan 22nd, 2012, 01:58 AM

I take Pregnacare plus which has 300mg DHA in it.

Silverlilly · Jan 22nd, 2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleOnes

No supplement here, but the evidence is very convincing as you pointed out. There appear to be differences in some studies between supplemental DHA and diets high in DHA. Ive just been making a conscious effort to beef up my omega 3s like eating eggs, fish, peanuts, cashews, and so on.

Grow those brains babies!

This was my struggle in the beginning. Food sources are supposed to be more effective...but I don't trust my appetite enough to ensure I get enough of these things on a regular basis, so supplements it is! All the things we have to think about while growing babies!

PoodleMommy · Jan 22nd, 2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleOnes

No supplement here, but the evidence is very convincing as you pointed out. There appear to be differences in some studies between supplemental DHA and diets high in DHA. Ive just been making a conscious effort to beef up my omega 3s like eating eggs, fish, peanuts, cashews, and so on.

I've been doing both... I eat two pasture-raised eggs nearly every day (pastured eggs are much higher in DHA and other nutrients than grocery store eggs) and loads of other DHA/omega-3-rich foods, but I do also take a fish oil supplement as well which has 465mg DHA in it.

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LittleOnes Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,813	No supplement here, but the evidence is very convincing as you pointed out. There appear to be differences in some studies between supplemental DHA and diets high in DHA. Ive just been making a conscious effort to beef up my omega 3s like eating eggs, fish, peanuts, cashews, and so on. Grow those brains babies!

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TNW Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Somewhere you don't want to be:) Posts: 297	I have... It comes with my prenatal that I started before trying to concieve... This boy better be smart because i'm getting ditzy by the day

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barasti Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 655	Yes, I sure do, I don't eat fish so I take these along with my daily prenatal vitamin. I suffered from post natal depression so they were no help there, but I can vouch for the fact that my little girl seems to be quite intelligent - as noticed by others.

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