Medical opinion on Omega 3 supplements

[MatDad]

Hi, I am new to all this so please let me know if this is the appropriate forum. My wife and I have recently discovered that we are pregnant and have read a lot about the benefits of omega 3-6-9s as part of a balanced diet.
I came across the Holland and Barret's triple omega 3-6-9 pack, which seems ideal. However, we have been warned that vitamin A and mercury can often be present in these supplements, which poses a risk of teratogenicity for the baby.
Does anyone know or can confirm that this supplement is safe for pregnancy?

Thank you!

You can take fish oil supplements just not the cod liver oil ones.
can you share the link to the product ?

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-triple-omega-369-capsules-1000mg-6100157403#:~:text=Advisory%20Information%3A&text=If%20you%20are%20pregnant%2C%20breastfeeding,out%20of%20reach%20of%20children.

I'd get these as designed for pregnancy Pregnacare Plus - Pregnancy Vitamins - UK's No.1 Pregnancy Brand. Greater Prenatal Care for Women, Supplement with Added Omega-3 DHA for Normal Brain and Eye Development. by Vitabiotics : Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care
And kindly- she is pregnant. Not we.

why would you take omega 6 supplements? The whole point of omega 3 supplements is to redress the imbalance between omega 3 and omega 6 in our diet - we have far too much omega 6 already

Only take pregnancy supplements as they are all tested and have safe ingredients and dosage .

I don't think the 'we are' pregnant statement will go down too well as it's only your wife in that position!

I did a fair bit of research and took these throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding:
https://amzn.eu/d/7UpVztQ

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07VV4YQGH?ref=cmswwrcsoocpapinndp4HQ29SMXAK1MTSZ4PEV3&reff=cmswwrcsoocpapinndp4HQ29SMXAK1MTSZ4PEV3&sociallshare=cmswwrcsoocpapinndp4HQ29SMXAK1MTSZ4PEV3&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1

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This! Most people have way too much omega 6 to 3 ratio. You can get it tested. Fish oil is rancid and unfortunately the seas are full of mercury & other toxins from air to sea pollution & other inflammatory things. The body processing of omega 3 from fish oil capsules is not optimal. Better to get it from other sources.

I take these, just omega 3 and vegan source https://www.cytoplan.co.uk/omega-3-vegan

Op, just get her to take pregnacare supplements that are designed specifically for pregnancy, that way you aren't worrying about what and what not to take. Congratulations on your wife's pregnancy!

Oh the poor guy is just on here looking out for his wife.

@MatDad I’m taking Omega 3 Fish Oil (1000mg) from Holland and Barrett as I was recommended it in the shop. It’s the normal one rather than the 3-6-9.

Does your wife like fish? If so, just eat plenty of oily fish.