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Hello Doctor, Should DHA Supplements be taken during pregnancy ideally for brain development of baby? Pls suggest

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DHA is known for brain development of the child. Nowadays, all protein supplements for pregnancy contain it in the recommended dose. So no need to take it separately if you're taking the protein pow ...  Read More

Could you please suggest a DHA Supplement that I can take during breastfeeding along with my iron and calcium supplements?

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I am breastfeeding mother, delivered 2 months back. Please suggest DHA supplement for me. I am vegitarian so may not be getting enough DHA in daily diet. Using protein powder and HHOMEGA capsule as it was one of my prenatal supplements, but it doesn't contain enough DHA content. Thanks.

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Hi Dr. I'm in my 4th month of twin pregnancy. Can you please recommend good DHA supplements/tablets or capsules to consume ? Also, shall I consume DHA until delivery? Thanks in advance

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My doctor has prescribed prohance mom protein powder, iron and calcium tablet but no DHA. I am in my 21st week. Please suggest DHA supplement and also I am really late to start it now? Will this delay effect my baby's brain development? Please help me!

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Hi good morning Thnxs for your question I need complete details regarding ur case so I can help you. Don't worry too much. If ur baby growth normal than don't worry too much. Tablets u said DHA is giv ...  Read More

Can we take DHA softgel capsule for pregnancy with milk? It is DHA oil 210 mg derived from microalgae, I would want to know. Thank you.

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Please suggest me some good omega 3-6-9 EPA DHA supplement capsules available in the market to boost my immunity as I am not consuming non veg.

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Hello user Omega 3 6 they are for the building of body they keep you healthy but as you asked for strong immunity, vitamins are for the strong immunity. For the strong immunity you dont need suppleme ...  Read More

Hi Dr., I'm in my 4th month of twin pregnancy Just need your advice when shall I start taking DHA? And what DHA tablet would you recommend? Thanks in advance

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You can start taking it now. Any preparation available over the counter you can take ...  Read More

Hello sir/ mam,she is having symptoms of adhd...wanna give her DHA syrup...can anyone suggest a good syrup without any side effects...is cognicare syrup is ok...pls do reply for my concern... Thank you Regards Dhevipriya

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Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear about the ADHD problem, cognicare Syr is not DHA purely though it will help for concentration. You can give mindfull Syr which is a DHA Syr. ...  Read More

(1)How much DHA can be taken daily for Pregnant woman? (2)How much EPA can be taken daily for Pregnant woman? (3)Can a pregnant woman SAFELY take (240 mg of DHA & 360 mg of EPA) daily? (4)If not, what are recommended daily doses of DHA & EPA during 3rd semester of pregnancy?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Yes you can certainly take . But if you eat fish, then you can lower the dose. But anyways its alright if you do take also. Consult a obstetrician in ...  Read More

My son is 4 years old doctor suggest sonvit dha vitamin syrup but We cannot find this one please suggest me any other syrup with same combination for my son.

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Hi, Last year a pediatrician suggested Pediawise DHA and L carnosine syrup for my son when I went with complaint of speech delay when my son was 20 months old. But couldn't give these syrups properly. He recommended it for 6 months, also suggested to give foods of different texture for oral stimulation. I followed everything except these supplemen

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Yes you can start as they are brain foods and increase Brain IQ ...  Read More

My wife is currently in her third trimester of pregnancy. Since the second trimester, she has been prescribed one Vehycal tablet daily (providing 73 mg of elemental calcium) as a calcium supplement. However, most guidelines recommend a daily calcium intake of around 1,000 mg for pregnant women. Is this supplementation sufficient?

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She needs to take atleast 500mg per day ...  Read More

Hi, can you please suggest a good omega 3 vegetarian supplement brand? Maybe with both EPA and DHA.

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Hi A doctor already prescribed a DHA drops for my son who is now 2 year old. 3ml everyday. I recently had a check up with another doctor nearby who checked my son and said he needs D3 and calcium for his bones to be bit more healthier and prescribed the same. 1ml D3 in morning.. 5ml calcium at night. I still have some DHA liquid left. Can I give

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Greetings yes u can give it's safe ...  Read More

Could you please suggest some good Omega3/DHA capsules during pregnancy (2nd trimester)? There are a lot of fish oil supplements available in the market, but I am not sure which is the best. I am a vegetarian, and dry fruits (even soaked) do not suit me. Thank you in advance.

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My doc prescribed vitamin E supplement in 3rd trimester.is it really required?and if yes why it's required

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I'm 20 weeks pregnant. Taking - Ecosprin 150 mg for better blood flow Folvite DHA (Folic Acid & DHA) Solfe Extra (Iron) Supracal (Calcium) Uprise D3 2K (Vit D) As Supracal contains 1000 mg Calcium Citrate which has a conversion ratio of 21% to elemental calcium (I read on google) Is Supracal good enough as a calcium supplement during my preg

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I am 30 weeks pregnant. Should I take folvite dha or Ma-dha for brain development of the baby. How much dha is enough for one day for ideal brain development of the baby.

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Now I am in 32 week pregnancy. Iron supplements in any form I. e syrup, tablets make me nauseous. Some times give vomit too. Is there any Ayurvedic iron supplements safe in pregnancy? Ayurvedic doctors kindly suggest any iron supplements pl.

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My gynaecologist prescribed DHA capsule in 5 month of pregnancy. Is it necessary to take dha in first trimester of pregnancy. Will this affect brain development of baby as I have not taken in first trimester. Please suggest.

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Can I take folvite DHA in pregnancy for brain development of the baby in 2nd trimester of pregnancy. Is there any side effects. Please suggest.

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Could you please suggest any nutritional supplement powder which can help in brain development and overall body for the baby in second trimester of pregnancy.

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Hi i m five weeks pregnant n my vitamin d level is 27.5...three months back took 8 weeks therapy of 60iu weekly once (,during July n August)...after tat at mid of September when checked it was around 42 n NW reduced to 27.5 n it's in insufficiency state n i m also pregnant right NW...can anyone suggest vitamin d supplement n whether it is safe to t

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I am 5 weeks pregnant. Doctor has recommended me ma dha capsule daily. Am not sure whether it is fish oil or chemical. Am pure vegetarian. Is there any vegetarian alternative of ma dha capsule?

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Hello ! Start cow milk . Give solid diet more of fruits and vegetables like green leafy vegetables, apple purée, mashed banana ...  Read More

Doc , I am 25 yrs of age , want to take Omega 3 ( EPA , DHA , ALA ) so should I start taking Omega 3 supplements if yes please suggest some best brand supplement for it or should I prefer food sources but fatty fishes are too expensive for me to have everyday , please provide some solution for it

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Can we try to get pregnant whilst we are taking vitamin d 60k supplement for Vitamin d deficiency for 3 months

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My baby is 9months old. Pead. Prescribed to start DHA multivitamin multimineral for 2 months and also said to continue vit d3. In DHA drops ingredient i saw mention of vit d3.. then also should i again give vit d3 seperately? Is it necessary to give DHA for full term baby

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Yes, the amount of vit D is not sufficient mentioned in DHA drop, it is optional one, not must. ...  Read More

Dr , i have researched that epa and dha are found in animal products such as seafood ( salmon's , mackeral etc ). What are the plant based sources of epa and dha . Can you tell me some plant bases food sources for it. How one can get epa and dha other than seafood

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Gud morning nuts n roasted seeds are the best sources of it. ...  Read More

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