Omega 3 Supplements - Vegetarian

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Evening all

Does anyone know much about omega 3 supplements for pregnancy?

I'm vegetarian and wondering if I should start taking...I have some flaxseed at home but read this isn't suitable.

are algae tablets ok? Just want to make sure I'm taking the right thing!

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076PVW2LV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

I buy these. I think it's the DHA in them you need. They make my nails nice anyway😆

Yes algae one are perfect. Contains EPA and DHA which are 2 types of long chain omega 3 fatty acids. They help with cognitive function, so brain development. Im not vegetarian but the ones I take are. The reason fish are high in omega 3 is because they eat algae ☺️

Is it safe to take them in pregnancy?

@Tomatoandbasil yes! Has loads of benefit! (My PhD was all about omega 3s, so you can trust me ☺️)

@blodyn91 which ones do you take?

So many of them say to ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking if pregnant!

Are these okay? www.myvitamins.com/vitamins/algae-oil-capsules/11338754.html

Or these?
omvits.com/products/vegan-omega-3-dha-60-capsules

I take the pregnacare max which comes with omega 3 capsules included alongside the normal vitamin pill.

@Inkpaperstars those are not vegetarian unfortunately.

i take these, my midwife said they are fine! 🙂

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www.togetherhealth.co.uk/products/algae-omega-3
these?

@kwazycupcakes that link didn’t work but I’m keen to know what they are!

I am not pregnant, but I take Udo's Choice.

udoschoice.com/product/omega-3-oil-health-supplement/

They are of exceptional quality.

Oh, sorry, I did not realise they weren't vegetarian, which on reflection is very stupid of me

@Inkpaperstars not stupid at all! I wish they had pregnacare omega 3 for veggies though!

@Tomatoandbasil just realised mine are not vegetarian, Im pretty sure I read they were 🙈 They are zita west.

I recommend them to my vegetarian friend who has been trying to conceive for over a year! I suppose getting pregnant is worth taking a bit of fish oil of it helps her.

@blodyn91 it’s the gelatine capsules I’m most bothered about rather than the fish oil.

I've been taking vegan omega 3 from boots along with my multivitamin.