Omega-3 Supplements & Pregnancy: Safety & Benefits

Question
Hi can i take omega 3,6 and 9 supplements before i get pregnant and while im pregnant? I'm not at the moment pregnant but would like to know if its ok to take before and while pregnancy

Answer
Omega three supplements are recommended for pregnancy as most of use do not get enough of natural omega threes in our diet. During pregnancy, omega threes play an important role in the development of babies brains and nervous systems. Make sure that your supplements are purified and do not contain any mercury or other heavy metals. Enteric coated pills can help reduce or eliminate "fish burps."

By far the most important vitamin for preconception and early pregnancy is folic acid. So if you are not taking a multivitamin yet, start with either a prenatal vitamin that contains folic acid or start taking a folic acid supplement.